On February 14,1979, he was kidnapped by four armed Islamists posing as police who were demanding the release of two Islamic militant prisoners, and was held in Room 117 of the Kabul Hotel (now called "Kabul Serena Hotel").
On February 14,1979, he was kidnapped by four armed militants belonging to the Setami Milli party posing as police. Dubs was held in Room 117 of the Kabul Hotel (now called "Kabul Serena Hotel").