The Indian Embassy in Niamey is in touch with the local authorities to repatriate the mortal remains of those killed and ensure safe release of the abducted Indian
The Ministry of External Affairs in India condemned the 'deplorable act' after a group of armed assailants carried out a coordinated attack in conflict-hit Kayes
The police recovered a country-made pistol, two cartridges, and Rs 35,050 in cash that was extorted during actor Mushtaq Khan's abduction
People were kidnapped from the ship on December 3 after the ship was taken over by pirates
There is no hand of terror group Boko Haram and it seems local criminal elements were responsible for the act, said the MEA