Mali kidnapping
Andhra Pradesh Man Missing in Mali: 26-Year-Old Borewell Operator Allegedly Kidnapped by Rebels While Working Abroad
Dec 06, 2025 02:16 am CST
A 26-year-old borewell operator from India's Sri Satya Sai district has been reported missing in Mali for over 10 days. K Ramachandran was allegedly kidnapped along with nine others by rebels while returning from work. His family was informed of the abduction on November 23, but no demands have been made by the captors yet. Authorities are investigating the case as local police confirm many workers from the region travel to African countries for similar employment opportunities.
5 Indian Nationals Kidnapped in Mali as Jihadist Violence Escalates Across West Africa
Nov 08, 2025 09:22 am CST
Five Indian nationals working on electrification projects were kidnapped by gunmen in western Mali, highlighting the growing security crisis in the region. Mali continues to struggle with increasing violence from Al-Qaeda and ISIS-linked groups, with kidnappings of foreigners becoming a common tactic amid political instability that has plagued the country since 2012.