Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Sudan Envoy: Talks Underway for Release of Indian National Kidnapped by RSF
An Indian man named Adarsh Behera from Odisha was taken by a rebel group called the RSF in the city of Al Fashir in Sudan.
He had been working in Sudan at a plastic factory since 2022.
Sudan's ambassador to India said they are talking with Indian officials to help bring him home safely.
The ambassador mentioned that the situation is uncertain and the RSF is known for bad actions, but they hope he is safe.
The family back in India is very worried and has asked for help.
Adarsh Behera himself made a video asking for assistance.
The ambassador assured that Sudan will do everything it can to help get him back to India.
He also mentioned that India has been providing humanitarian aid to Sudan.
The civil war in Sudan has caused a lot of violence, especially in the Darfur region where Al Fashir is located.
Indian national Adarsh Behera, 36, from Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district, has been abducted in Sudan's Al Fashir.
Behera, who has been working at the Sukarati Plastic Factory in Sudan since 2022, was reportedly kidnapped by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Sudan's Ambassador to India, Mohammed Abdalla Ali Eltom, confirmed coordination with Indian authorities for Behera's safe release.
The abduction occurs amidst Sudan's ongoing civil war, with the RSF reportedly controlling parts of western Sudan, including Al Fashir.
Behera's family has appealed for help, sharing a video of him pleading for assistance due to the difficult situation in Al Fashir.
- Who
- Adarsh Behera, a 36-year-old Indian national from Jagatsinghpur, Odisha.
- What
- He was reportedly kidnapped by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) amid Sudan's ongoing civil war.
- When
- Confirmed on November 4, 2025. He had been working in Sudan since 2022.
- Where
- Al Fashir, Sudan, about 1,000 kilometers from Khartoum. Sources suggest he was later moved to Nyala.
- Why
- He was working at the Sukarati Plastic Factory in Sudan when he was abducted amidst the civil war.
Sudan's Government
Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
Control of Al Fashir and Western Sudan
Sudan's Government
Most of Sudan remains under the control of the national army, and the army is expected to reclaim occupied territories. The Sudanese government is cooperating with Indian authorities for the release of the abducted national.
Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
The RSF has captured Al Fashir and taken control of most of western Sudan after ousting government forces from several key cities. The RSF allegedly kidnapped the Indian national.
- Name
- Adarsh Behera
- Age
- 36
- Nationality
- Indian
- Home State
- Odisha
- District
- Jagatsinghpur
- Location of Kidnapping
- Al Fashir, Sudan (reportedly moved to Nyala)
- Alleged Kidnappers
- Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
- Employment
- Sukarati Plastic Factory
