Three Indians Abducted In Terror Strike On Cement Plant, Govt Says Rescue Efforts Underway

Last Updated:July 02, 2025, 23:40 IST

Three Indian nationals were abducted from Diamond Cement Factory in Mali on July 1 during a terrorist attack.

Malian army soldiers are seen at the Independence Square after a mutiny, in Bamako, Mali. (IMAGE: REUTERS FILE)

Three Indian nationals working at a cement factory in Mali were abducted on July 1 after armed assailants carried out a coordinated attack on the facility, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Tuesday. The incident took place at the Diamond Cement Factory located in Kayes, in the western part of the West African nation.

The MEA confirmed that the attack was part of a broader wave of violence on July 1, during which multiple military and government installations across western and central Mali were targeted by terrorists. The identities of the abducted Indian nationals have not yet been made public.

India’s embassy in Bamako, the capital of Mali, is in constant contact with local authorities, law enforcement agencies, and the management of the cement factory. Officials are also in touch with the families of the kidnapped individuals and are providing regular updates.

The government has strongly condemned the incident, calling it a “deplorable act of violence," and urged Malian authorities to take all necessary steps to ensure the safe and swift release of the hostages. Senior officials in the Ministry of External Affairs are closely monitoring the situation and remain engaged through diplomatic and security channels.

Reiterating that the safety of Indian nationals abroad remains a top priority, the MEA has advised all Indian citizens in Mali to exercise extreme caution, remain vigilant, and stay in close contact with the Indian embassy for further assistance.

“The Ministry shall continue to extend all possible support and remains committed to ensuring the safe return of the abducted Indian nationals at the earliest," the statement added.

Shankhyaneel Sarkar

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