Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Indian National Adarsh Behera Kidnapped by RSF in Sudan's Al Fashir
An Indian man named Adarsh Behera, who is 36 years old, has been taken by a rebel group called the RSF in a country called Sudan.
He was working there to make plastic.
The fighting in Sudan is very bad, and this group, the RSF, has taken control of the city where he lived.
Adarsh Behera has made a video asking his government in India to help bring him home safely.
Sudan's ambassador to India is working with India's government to try and get him back.
The ambassador said that the RSF does dangerous things, and they hope Adarsh will be treated well and return home soon.
India has been helping Sudan with medicine and food, and Sudan sees India as a friend who can help rebuild their country after the fighting stops.
36-year-old Indian national Adarsh Behera from Odisha has been abducted in Sudan.
Behera was reportedly kidnapped by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Al Fashir, North Darfur.
He had been working at Sukarati Plastic Factory in Sudan since 2022.
Sudanese authorities and India's Ministry of External Affairs are coordinating efforts for his release.
The kidnapping occurs amidst the ongoing civil war in Sudan between the RSF and the national army.
- Who
- 36-year-old Indian national Adarsh Behera
- What
- Kidnapped by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) amid ongoing civil conflict in Sudan.
- When
- Reported on Monday, with the kidnapping occurring in Al Fashir.
- Where
- Al Fashir, North Darfur region, Sudan.
- Why
- Behera was working in Sudan at a plastic factory since 2022, and his kidnapping occurred amidst the civil conflict between the RSF and the national army.
Concern for Abductee's Safety
Diplomatic Coordination for Release
Adarsh Behera's Appeal
Concern for Abductee's Safety
Adarsh Behera, the abducted Indian national, has appealed to the Indian and Odisha governments for help in a video message, expressing concern for his safety and his family's worry.
Diplomatic Coordination for Release
Sudan's Ambassador to India, Mohammed Abdalla Ali Eltom, stated that both governments are coordinating efforts to secure Behera's release, acknowledging the RSF's capabilities and expressing hope for his safe return.
RSF's Actions
Concern for Abductee's Safety
Reports and the ambassador's statements highlight the RSF's capacity for dangerous actions, raising concerns about Behera's treatment.
Diplomatic Coordination for Release
While acknowledging the RSF's actions, the focus of the Sudanese ambassador is on bilateral coordination and humanitarian support, emphasizing the long-standing relationship between Sudan and India.
- Victim's Name
- Adarsh Behera
- Victim's Age
- 36
- Victim's Origin
- Odisha, India
- Location of Kidnapping
- Al Fashir, North Darfur, Sudan
- Alleged Kidnapper
- Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
- Victim's Occupation in Sudan
- Worked at Sukarati Plastic Factory since 2022
- Sudanese Ambassador to India
- Mohammed Abdalla Ali Eltom
