Jharkhand Workers Abducted in Niger Return Home After 8 Months

• Five workers from Jharkhand, abducted by militants in Niger in April 2025, have been safely released and returned to India.
• Their return was a result of sustained coordination between the Jharkhand government, MEA, Indian Embassy in Niamey, and their employer, Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL).
• The workers, all from Bagodar in Giridih district, were kidnapped during a militant attack near a KPTL project site.
• During their captivity, the Jharkhand government provided social security support to their families, and KPTL continued their salaries.
• Currently in Mumbai for health checks and formalities, they are expected to return home on January 14.

Why It Matters: Five Jharkhand workers abducted in Niger have safely returned to India after 8 months due to coordinated efforts.