RANCHI, Jan. 10 -- Five migrant workers from Giridih district who were missing allegedly after being abducted in Niger, Africa from a power project site around eight months ago, have been released safely and are set to return home soon, people aware of the development said on Saturday.

The government said representatives from the State Migrant Control Room had spoken to the rescued workers over the phone and were aware of their current situation. "After completing medical examinations and other necessary formalities, the process of sending the workers back to Jharkhand by air will be initiated," an official said.

The five migrant workers from villages Dondlo and Mundro under Bagodar police station in Giridih district were working in Nig...