Sudan and India Coordinating to Secure Release of Indian National Kidnapped by RSF

Published By DPRJ Universal | Published on Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Sudan and India are working closely to secure the release of Adarsh Behera, a 36-year-old Indian from Odisha, who was kidnapped by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Al Fashir and is believed held in Nyala. The kidnapping underscores the dangers for foreign nationals in Sudan’s ongoing conflict. India has provided humanitarian aid to Sudan, and both countries emphasize their longstanding partnership amid the crisis.

Sudan’s Ambassador to India, Mohammed Abdalla Ali Eltom, announced that Sudan and India are actively coordinating efforts to secure the safe release of Adarsh Behera, a 36-year-old Indian national from Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district. Behera was reportedly abducted by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from Al Fashir, North Darfur, and is believed to have been taken to Nyala, an RSF stronghold in South Darfur, following the group’s recent capture of Al Fashir, which has led to increased violence and displacement. The envoy emphasized the unpredictability of the situation but expressed hope for Behera’s safe return, noting close communication with India’s Ministry of External Affairs throughout the ordeal. He also referenced another Indian citizen who endured 500 days of hardship during a previous siege, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by foreigners in Sudan’s conflict. Amid the broader humanitarian crisis in Sudan, characterized by disrupted daily life and threats to civilians, Eltom praised India’s consistent support, including medical and food aid, and stressed the deep-rooted, longstanding partnership between the two countries. He expressed optimism about future cooperation, particularly in post-conflict reconstruction and development, once stability is restored. The ambassador dismissed reports of a Sudan-Pakistan military agreement as unconfirmed. The article also notes the international community’s condemnation of atrocities in Al Fashir, including mass killings and ethnic violence, though decisive global action remains lacking.