Indian national freed by Houthis after nearly 5-month detention

Key Highlights

• The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India welcomes the release of Mr.
• Raveendran, who was under detention in Yemen since July 7.
• "He reached Muscat yesterday and is expected to travel back to India soon," it said.
• The MEA said the government had been coordinating efforts with various parties to ensure his safe release and return.
• "The government of India would like to thank the Sultanate of Oman for facilitating the release of Anilkumar Raveendran," it said in a brief statement.