TEHRAN - Five of the 14 Iranian border guards who had been abducted on the border with Pakistan in October returned home following consultations with Pakistani diplomatic and military officials, Iranian media reported.
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Public Relations Department announced in a statement that the abductees returned to Iran Wednesday night after consultation and interaction with Pakistan.
Last week, the Pakistani armed forces and law enforcement agencies safely recovered the five Iranian guards.
The Foreign Office spokesperson, Dr Muhammad Faisal, said in a tweeter statement that five abducted Iranian guards were recovered safely with concerted efforts of the Pakistani armed forces and law enforcement agencies.