Miraculous Homecoming: Odisha Man Returns After 45-Day Hostage Ordeal in Sudan

Dec 17, 2025 03:34 pm CST

After enduring 45 days as a hostage of the RSF militia in Sudan, 36-year-old Adarsh Behera from Odisha has safely returned home thanks to coordinated efforts between the Indian government and international mediators. Describing his ordeal as a "rebirth," Behera recounts the torture and starvation he faced while his family now appeals for local employment to prevent future overseas work in dangerous regions.