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Three Indians abducted in Mali amid Al-Qaeda-linked terror strikes

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Three Indian nationals were kidnapped in Mali on July 1 during a violent raid at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes, a city in the country’s west.

The abduction occurred on the same day that Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group, carried out a series of coordinated attacks on military and government facilities across several towns in the West African nation.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Indian citizens were working at the cement factory when armed militants stormed the site and took them hostage.

The Government of India said it is “deeply concerned” by the incident and is working closely with Malian authorities and the company involved to ensure the safe release of the abductees.

In its official statement, the MEA condemned the assault, saying, “The Government of India unequivocally condemns this deplorable act of violence and calls upon the Government of the Republic of Mali to take all necessary measures to secure the safe and expeditious release of the abducted Indian nationals.”

Indian officials have confirmed that senior MEA representatives are closely tracking the situation and maintaining communication with the Indian Embassy in Bamako. The embassy is also in contact with the victims’ families, providing updates and support. Indian nationals living in Mali have been urged to “exercise utmost caution, remain vigilant, and stay in close contact with the Embassy of India in Bamako for regular updates and necessary assistance.”

The kidnapping comes amid a wave of militant activity across Mali.

BBC News reported that JNIM claimed responsibility for the July 1 attacks, which it said targeted army installations in multiple towns and resulted in the seizure of three military barracks. The Malian army stated that it successfully repelled the assaults and claimed to have “neutralised” over 80 militants, although details on other casualties have not been disclosed.

The July 1 violence affected at least seven locations, including Binoli, Sandere, and Kayes near the Senegalese border, and regions closer to Mauritania. The JNIM group has also been linked to prior deadly incidents, including a June 2 attack on a military base and airport in Timbuktu, and a raid the previous day that left at least 30 soldiers dead in central Mali, according to AFP.

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