New Delhi, July 19 -- Two Indian workers were killed and a third was abducted during a terrorist attack in Dosso region of Niger, the Indian Embassy in Niamey said.

"In a heinous terror attack on 15 July in Niger's Dosso region, two Indian nationals tragically lost their lives and one was abducted," the Embassy said in a statement on social media platform X on Friday.

According to local media reports, unidentified gunmen attacked an army unit guarding a construction site in Dosso, about 130 kilometres from the capital Niamey.

The Indian Embassy further said it is working with local authorities to repatriate the mortal remains of those killed, and also working to "ensure safe release" of the Indian abducted.

The mission has also advise...