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Al-Qaeda linked outfit abducts three Indian nationals in Mali; GoI says working for their safe release

New Delhi, July 2 (UNI) Three Indian nationals have been kidnapped by an Al-Qaeda linked terror group, Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin, from the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes, Mali, where they were employed.
The Indian government, in a statement, has voiced its deep concern over the abduction, and said it is working to facilitate the safe and early release of the three Indian Nationals.
The incident occurred on July 1, when a group of armed assailants carried out a coordinated attack at the factory premises and forcibly took three Indian nationals as hostages, the MEA statement said.
It has come to the knowledge of the Government of India that many military and government installations at multiple locations of western and central Mali were attacked by terrorists on July 1.
The Embassy of India in Bamako is in close and constant communication with the relevant authorities of the Government of Mali, local law enforcement agencies, as well as the management of Diamond Cement Factory.
The Mission is also in touch with the family members of the abducted Indian nationals.
The Government of India unequivocally condemns this deplorable act of violence and calls upon the Government of Mali to take all necessary measures to secure the safe and expeditious release of the abducted Indian nationals.
Senior officials of the Ministry are closely monitoring the evolving situation and remain engaged at various levels to facilitate safe and early release of Indian Nationals, it said.
The safety, security and welfare of Indian nationals abroad remains a matter of utmost priority for the Government of India.
The Ministry advises all Indian citizens currently residing in Mali to exercise utmost caution, remain vigilant and stay in close contact with the Embassy of India in Bamako for regular updates and necessary 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, it said.
One Chinese national was also abducted along with the three Indians, according to reports.
The JNIM, or Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, is an al-Qaeda-aligned jihadist group that is active in Mali and the broader Sahel region.
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