Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui killed when he was covering Afghan and Taliban dispute

Indian Photo Journalist Danish Siddiqui killed while covering clashes in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar city in Afghanistan; Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur expresses grief. Journalist Danish Siddiqui was working with Reuters.

According to Government Embassy in Kabul is in touch with Afghan authorities to bring back mortal remains of Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui. Govt Sources said we have been informed that the body has been handed over by the Taliban to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

India actively facilitating the return of the body in coordination with Afghan authorities and the Red Cross. Indian authorities in regular touch with family members of Danish Siddiqui.