Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Odia Youth Abducted by Al-Qaeda in Mali Remains Missing
Imagine a young man from Odisha went to work in Mali.
One day, he disappeared, and his family hasn't heard from him since.
They later found out from the news that he was kidnapped by a group called Al-Qaeda.
His family is very worried and wants him back home safely.
They're asking the government to help get him back by talking to people in Mali.
Everyone is hoping the government can bring him home soon.
An Odia youth, M. Venkata Ramana, was allegedly abducted in Mali by Al-Qaeda terrorists.
Ramana's family learned of his abduction through media reports after he went missing in early July.
The family last spoke to Ramana on June 30 and has had no contact since July 1.
The company initially stated Ramana was with police but later confirmed the kidnapping.
The family is appealing to both Odisha and the Central governments for diplomatic intervention.
- Who
- M. Venkata Ramana
- What
- An Odia youth was allegedly abducted by Al-Qaeda terrorists.
- When
- Early July
- Where
- Mali
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
Family Perspective
Not applicable
Family's Desire
Family Perspective
The family wants their son back safely.
Not applicable
Not applicable.
- Victim
- M. Venkata Ramana
- Hometown
- Samarjhola village, Odisha
- Incident
- Abduction
- Alleged Perpetrator
- Al-Qaeda terrorists
- Last Contact
- June 30
- Abduction Date
- Early July