Date:30/12/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/12/30/stories/2008123052370300.htm

Tamil Nadu

Hostage will return early: Collector

VILLUPURAM: All steps have been taken to secure the early release of P.Simon (38) of Brahmagundam who was abducted by terrorists in Kabul recently for ransom, according to R.Palanisamy, District Collector.

When S.Vasanthi, wife of the hostage, met the Collector, the latter consoled her by saying that based on the report sent by the district administration the State and Central governments were pursuing the issue with all sincerity.

Mr.Palanisamy told her that she could take heart that Mr.Simon would soon be home.