New Delhi, July 20 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed deep concern over the abduction of Ranjeet Singh, an Indian national from Ramban district, who was kidnapped in Niger's Dosso region.

In a tweet from the Chief Minister's Office, Abdullah urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the Ministry of External Affairs to intervene urgently and ensure Ranjeet's safe and swift return.

In a post on social media X, the Chief Minister's Office wrote, "The Chief Minister has expressed concern over the abduction of Ranjeet Singh, a resident of Ramban, in Niger. He urges the Hon'ble EAM @DrSJaishankar and @MEAIndia to urgently intervene to secure Ranjeet's safe and swift return."

Ranjit Singh, a resident...