Two Indians recruited by Russian Army killed in ongoing Ukraine conflict: MEA
First Published: 12th June, 2024 8:18 IST
The central agency has conducted simultaneous searches at around 13 locations in Delhi, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Ambala, Chandigarh, Madurai and Chennai.
Two Indian nationals who had been recruited by the russian-army”>Russian Army have recently been killed in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
The Indian Embassy in Moscow is pressing for the mortal remains of the deceased Indians to be repatriated to the country as soon as possible.
“We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Our Embassy in Moscow has pressed the Russian authorities, including the Ministry of Defence, for early repatriation of mortal remains,” the MEA said in an official release on Tuesday.
As per the release, MEA has taken up the matter of early release and return of all Indian nationals who are with the russian-army”>Russian Army.
“The Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Moscow have strongly taken up the matter with the Russian Ambassador in New Delhi and with Russian authorities in Moscow, respectively, for early release and return of all Indian nationals who are with the russian-army”>Russian Army,” the MEA said.
The MEA, in its release, has clearly urged Indian nationals to exercise caution while seeking employment opportunities in Russia.
“India has also demanded that there be a verified stop to any further recruitment of our nationals by the russian-army”>Russian Army. Such activities would not be in consonance with our partnership,” it said.
“We also urge Indian nationals to exercise caution while seeking employment opportunities in Russia,” the MEA added.
In March this year, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said that India is constantly in touch with Russian authorities to have Indian nationals released and discharged from the Russian army as early as possible.
On being asked about update on Indians who were duped by agents and sent to Russia to join the military, Randhir Jaiswal stated, “Regarding Russia, as I told you earlier also, we are constantly in touch with Russian authorities. We have taken it up strongly for them to have our nationals released and discharged as early as possible.”
Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), busted a major human trafficking network running across the country targeting Indian nationals on the promise of offering lucrative jobs abroad but allegedly sending them to the Russia-Ukraine war zone.
The central agency has conducted simultaneous searches at around 13 locations in Delhi, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Ambala, Chandigarh, Madurai and Chennai.
The CBI stated that these traffickers have been operating as an organised network and were luring Indian nationals through social media channels like YouTube, etc., and also through their local contacts/agents for highly paid jobs in Russia. (ANI)
COMMENTS

TOPMOST STORY NOW

Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025WE RECOMMEND

Space Menu Goes Desi: Gajar Ka Halwa Wins Over International Astronauts
The sweet surprise, specially developed for space consumption by ISRO and DRDO, was the centrepiece of a lively gathering aboard Axiom Mission 4.
11th July 2025
“Show Me One Photo of Collateral Damage in OP Sindoor, Operation precise to the point,” NSA, Ajit Doval Dares Foreign Media
National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval on Friday dismissed foreign media reports of collateral damage in India during Operation Sindoor. Hailing Operation Sindoor as a proud moment for India, Doval challenged critics to produce even a single image of destruction of Indian property. Speaking at the 62nd Convocation of IIT Madras, Doval said “Show me even […]
11th July 2025
From Moradabad to Apple HQ: Meet Sabih Khan, the New COO of the iPhone Giant
At Apple, he steadily climbed the ranks and most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Operations.
11th July 2025
Axiom-4 crew, including Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, scheduled to undock from ISS on July 14
Axiom Mission 4 was launched on June 25 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A
11th July 2025
Trump announces 35 per cent tariffs on goods imported from Canada
Trump threatened to increase the tariff rate by the same amount if Canada decides to increase their tariffs on importing American products.
11th July 2025