Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Indian Nationals Abducted in Mali Cement Factory Attack
On July 1st, a group linked to Al-Qaeda attacked a cement factory in Mali and took three Indian workers.
The Indian government is very worried and wants the Mali government to help get them back safely.
The Indian embassy in Mali is also talking to the local authorities and the families of the kidnapped workers.
The group JNIM has said they did it, and the Indian government is asking Indians in Mali to be careful.
Three Indian nationals were abducted in Mali during a coordinated attack.
The attack occurred on July 1st at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes.
The Al-Qaeda linked group, JNIM, claimed responsibility for the attacks.
India's MEA condemned the violence and called for the safe release of the abducted.
The Indian embassy in Bamako is in contact with local authorities and families.
- Who
- Three Indian nationals, armed militants.
- What
- Abduction of three Indian nationals.
- When
- July 1st
- Where
- Diamond Cement Factory, Kayes, Mali
- Why
- JNIM claimed responsibility, part of broader violence.
- Incident
- Kidnapping
- Victims
- Three Indian Nationals
- Location
- Kayes, Mali
- Date
- July 1st
- Perpetrator
- JNIM (Al-Qaeda affiliate)
- Factory
- Diamond Cement Factory
Sources
India urges Mali to secure release of three nationals kidnapped amid militant violence
Three Indians Abducted In Terror Strike On Cement Plant, Govt Says Rescue Efforts Underway
3 Indians abducted in Mali; India asks West African nation to secure their safe release
3 Indians Abducted in Mali Amid Widespread Terror Attacks; MEA Expresses Deep Concern
Mali: Al Qaeda-linked terrorists abduct 3 Indians, were workers at a local factory
Three Indians abducted in Al-Qaeda-linked terror attack in Mali; MEA urges 'safe' release
