The abduction of three Indian men in Mali has left their families anxious and without updates, while concerns grow about the safety measures for expatriates in the region plagued by terrorism.**
Families in Distress as Indian Nationals Remain Missing After Kidnapping in Mali**
Families in Distress as Indian Nationals Remain Missing After Kidnapping in Mali**
Relatives of the three Indians abducted in Mali express deep concern over their safety amid rising security threats in the region.**
In a troubling incident, families are bracing with anxiety over the fate of three Indian nationals who were kidnapped in Mali last week near Kayes city. The men, employed at a cement factory, were reportedly abducted by armed assailants amid escalating violence linked to extremist groups in the area. With no communication from the authorities or the Indian government about their well-being, their relatives are left in a state of worry.
According to India's foreign ministry, the three men were forcibly taken while on their way to work at a facility owned by the Prasaditya Group. This abduction occurred coincidentally on the same day that the al-Qaeda-affiliated group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) claimed responsibility for several simultaneous attacks on military bases in Mali. The abduction reflects an alarming trend, as it follows the kidnapping of five Indians earlier this year in Niger.
Currently, there are approximately 400 Indians residing in Mali, a country that has cultivated trade ties with India since the 1990s. The families of the abducted men reportedly feel neglected and demand more proactive measures from their government. The Ministry of External Affairs of India has encouraged citizens in Mali to exercise caution, urging them to remain vigilant and maintain close communication with the Indian embassy located in the capital, Bamako.
Amidst growing uncertainty, families have expressed their despair. For instance, the mother of one of the kidnapped individuals, Panad Venkatramana, recounted her last interaction with him, stating that he informed her about heading to work, with no indication of the impending danger. Expleting that distress has been compounded by the recent events, Venkatramana's family has filed a police report in India and appealed for assistance from officials to expedite their son's safe return.
Meanwhile, Amaralingaeswara Rao’s family in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh remain equally distressed, as he was planning to visit them soon. His father, Koorakula Venkateswarlu, lamented the uncertain fate of his son, emphasizing their financial sacrifices to sustain his overseas employment for his three children.
As Indian nationals in Mali grapple with an increasing threat from terrorist activities, the urgency for effective measures and responses from both the Indian government and local authorities becomes more pronounced. Families await news and plead for safety measures to ensure the protection of their loved ones in troubled regions.
According to India's foreign ministry, the three men were forcibly taken while on their way to work at a facility owned by the Prasaditya Group. This abduction occurred coincidentally on the same day that the al-Qaeda-affiliated group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) claimed responsibility for several simultaneous attacks on military bases in Mali. The abduction reflects an alarming trend, as it follows the kidnapping of five Indians earlier this year in Niger.
Currently, there are approximately 400 Indians residing in Mali, a country that has cultivated trade ties with India since the 1990s. The families of the abducted men reportedly feel neglected and demand more proactive measures from their government. The Ministry of External Affairs of India has encouraged citizens in Mali to exercise caution, urging them to remain vigilant and maintain close communication with the Indian embassy located in the capital, Bamako.
Amidst growing uncertainty, families have expressed their despair. For instance, the mother of one of the kidnapped individuals, Panad Venkatramana, recounted her last interaction with him, stating that he informed her about heading to work, with no indication of the impending danger. Expleting that distress has been compounded by the recent events, Venkatramana's family has filed a police report in India and appealed for assistance from officials to expedite their son's safe return.
Meanwhile, Amaralingaeswara Rao’s family in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh remain equally distressed, as he was planning to visit them soon. His father, Koorakula Venkateswarlu, lamented the uncertain fate of his son, emphasizing their financial sacrifices to sustain his overseas employment for his three children.
As Indian nationals in Mali grapple with an increasing threat from terrorist activities, the urgency for effective measures and responses from both the Indian government and local authorities becomes more pronounced. Families await news and plead for safety measures to ensure the protection of their loved ones in troubled regions.
