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Three Gujaratis Missing in Ethiopia After US Travel, Ransom Demanded
Three residents from Gujarat who departed for the United States last month have gone missing in Ethiopia, with abductors reportedly demanding ₹1 crore in ransom. The trio was traveling through Ethiopia as part of their journey to America when contact was lost.
LSN India ·
Three individuals from Gujarat—identified as Rutvik Jansari, Mamta Chavda, and Mayuri, residents of Mehsana and Gandhinagar—have gone missing in Ethiopia during their transit to the United States. The three departed on September 20 with assistance from travel agents arranged for their US journey.
According to reports, the missing persons have been abducted, with those holding them demanding ₹1 crore as ransom. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance in Ethiopia remain unclear, though authorities have been alerted to the situation.
The incident highlights risks faced by Indian travelers using intermediaries for international travel. Families of the missing have raised alarm over the absence of contact with the three since they passed through Ethiopian territory. Efforts to secure their safe return are reportedly underway, with relevant authorities being informed of the ransom demand.
The case adds to concerns about the safety of Indians traveling abroad through agent-assisted routes, particularly through transit points in Africa and the Middle East. Further details regarding ongoing rescue operations are awaited.