Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Jharkhand Labourers Return from Niger Captivity
Five workers from Jharkhand, India, went to Niger to work on a project.
They were kidnapped by terrorists and held captive for eight months.
The Indian government worked hard to bring them back.
Now, they are home with their families, who are very happy and thankful.
The workers said life in captivity was very difficult, but they always believed the government would help them.
They thanked the government and Prime Minister Modi for their safe return.
Five migrant workers from Jharkhand were kidnapped in Niger while working on a transmission line project.
They were held captive for eight months by terrorists.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) intervened to secure their release.
The workers and their families expressed gratitude to the Indian government and Prime Minister Modi for their safe return.
The workers described their captivity as extremely difficult and challenging, living in constant fear and uncertainty.
- Who
- Five migrant workers from Jharkhand
- What
- Returned from captivity in Niger
- When
- After 8 months of captivity
- Where
- Dondolo village, Giridih district, Jharkhand
- Why
- To search for employment in Niger
- Number of Labourers
- 5
- Origin
- Dondolo village, Giridih district, Jharkhand
- Destination
- Niger
- Duration of Captivity
- 8 months
- Employer
- Kalpataru Transmission Line Company
- Project
- KPTC transmission line project
- Kidnapping Date
- April 2023
- Rescue Agency
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)