US EditionGunmen Kill 2 Indians and Abduct a Third in Niger
DOSSO REGION, NIGER, JUL 18 – The attack targeted Indian migrant workers amid escalating jihadist violence in Niger, where over 100 civilians were killed in June, officials said.
- On July 15, two Indian nationals were killed and a third abducted during a terrorist attack in Niger's Dosso region near the Nigerian border.
- The attack happened amid ongoing jihadist violence and following a military coup in Niger in 2023, with unidentified armed groups ambushing an army unit guarding an electrical construction site.
- Victims included Ganesh Karmali, age 39 from Jharkhand, Krishnan from southern India, and abductee Ranjit Singh from Jammu & Kashmir, while the Indian Embassy facilitates repatriation and release efforts.
- The Indian Embassy officially classified the incident as a "terrorist" attack, urged nationals to be vigilant, and stated they are contacting employers, families, and local authorities to assist the victims.
- This attack reflects continuing security risks for Indian workers in the region and underscores the embassy's ongoing efforts to manage such crises and ensure the safe return of nationals.
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2 Indians shot dead, another kidnapped in Niger; government seeks safe release
Two Indian nationals were killed and one abducted by gunmen in Niger’s Dosso region, as attacks on foreigners continue to rise. The victims were working at a construction site, according to local media.
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