India, Nov. 10 -- According to officials, India is coordinating with local authorities and international partners to ensure the safe return of the abducted individuals. Several countries have also issued travel advisories urging caution or evacuation due to the unpredictable security conditions in Mali.

Five Indian nationals were kidnapped on November 6 near Kobri in western Mali while working on an electrification project. The gunmen reportedly abducted them in an area facing escalating violence from jihadist groups linked to Al-Qaeda. The Indian Embassy in Mali is working closely with Malian authorities and the concerned company to secure their safe and prompt release. "The Embassy is aware of the unfortunate incident of kidnapping of ...