'Inaccurate reports': MEA disputes reports of Indian nationals seeking discharge from Russian army
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a statement regarding the plea of four Indian youth who were allegedly forced to join the Russian army and are now stranded in Russia along the war-torn Ukraine border. Expressing concern over the situation, the MEA clarified its stance on media reports regarding Indian nationals seeking discharge from the Russian army.
According to the MEA, every case brought to the attention of the Indian Embassy in Moscow has been strongly taken up with the Russian authorities. Similarly, cases brought to the attention of the Ministry have been addressed with the Russian Embassy in New Delhi. This effort has resulted in several Indians being discharged, with the MEA reaffirming its commitment to actively pursuing all relevant cases of Indian nationals for an early discharge from the Russian army.
Earlier, the foreign ministry urged Indian citizens to exercise caution amid reports of Indian nationals signing up for support jobs with the Russian army. The MEA emphasized that the Indian embassy has taken up the matter with the Russian authorities for the early discharge of these individuals. MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaishwal stated, «We urge all Indian nationals to exercise due caution and stay away from this conflict.»
This comes after All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi had earlier urged the MEA to rescue the Indians.
Furthermore, the Ministry's actions are in response to a job fraud scam where Indian youth were promised jobs as helpers
