‘Constant contacts with Russia to free Indians from military’: Center

Notably, at least two Indians died while serving in the Russian army against Ukraine

New Delhi:

Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, said at a press conference on Thursday that India has been in contact with the Russian authorities for the early release of Indian citizens and demobilization from the Russian army.

When asked about the latest situation regarding Indians who were deceived by agents and sent to Russia to join the army, Randhir Jaiswal said: “Regarding Russia, as I told you earlier, we have been in constant contact with the Russian authorities Stay in touch. We have strongly accepted this incident.” They hope our nationals will be released and discharged from hospital as soon as possible. “

“I will update you and I will keep you informed when I update you. Regarding the death toll, we know that last time I also told you that two people passed away. Their bodies “They have come to India and has been sent to his family. The death toll therefore refers to two people who died in the clashes,” he added.

Notably, at least two Indians died while serving in the Russian army against Ukraine, and around 20 Indians were allegedly deceived into joining Russia’s war with Ukraine on the pretext of high-paying jobs.

Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) busted a major human trafficking network targeting Indian nationals across the country, promising lucrative jobs abroad but allegedly sending them to the Russian-Ukrainian war zone. The central agency is conducting simultaneous searches at around 13 locations in Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai, Ambala, Chandigarh, Madurai and Chennai.

The CBI said the traffickers have been operating as an organized network to lure Indian nationals into high-paying jobs in Russia through social media channels like YouTube and through their local contacts/agents.

Since then, the trafficked Indian citizens have received combat training against their will and been deployed to frontline bases in the Russian-Ukrainian theater, putting their lives in serious danger. It is understood that some of the victims were also seriously injured in the war zone. Some suspects have also been detained for questioning in various places.

To date, some 35 cases have been identified in which victims were sent abroad. Additional trafficking victims are also being identified. The investigation is ongoing. At the same time, we also appeal to the public not to be deceived by false employment promises from dubious recruitment agencies and agencies.

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