If rumours are to be believed, an Indian priest reportedly abducted by ISIS militants in Yemen will be crucified on Good Friday. Tom Uzhunnalil was believed to have been kidnapped from a retirement home in Yemen, by ISIS militants who attacked the residence on March 4. According to the International Business Times India, the group shot 16 people, including four nuns, at the Aden home which is run by missionaries. No one took responsibility for the attack, however, Yemeni officials blamed it on ISIS.
The note described the brutality of the attack and allegedly confirmed Father Uzhannalil's abduction. The note said, "A neighbour saw them put Father Tom in their car. They did not find a trace of Father anywhere."
Meanwhile, reactions are now pouring in on social media, with people praying for his safe return and requesting government action:
#Yemen: #pray for Indian priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil, abducted by gunmen on 4th March - see https://t.co/d4qwWwsNQu pic.twitter.com/P2axs76icm
— Middle East Concern (@MiddleEConcern) March 24, 2016