Western tourists kidnapped in Kashmir

Title

Western tourists kidnapped in Kashmir

Genre

News report

TX Date

14 Jul 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:05:56

Description

New Delhi correspondent Paul Iredale reports back to the studio on an appeal for the release of four western tourists by their female companions. The four were kidnapped by Muslim separatists in India’s troubled Kashmir valley. Their captors have threatened to kill the men unless the authorities in Delhi release 21 detained militants. Explains background to the conflict over Kashmir. Studio reporter not identified.

Contributors

Paul Iredale

Keywords

India; Terrorism; Hostages; Guerilla activities; Muslims; Kashmir; Donald Hutching; Paul Wells; Keith Mangan; Dirk Hasert

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