Many Indian nationals duped to work in Russian army, have taken up matter for their early discharge: MEA
Russian army, said Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday.
«We have strongly taken up the matter for the early discharge of such Indian nationals. Strong action has been initiated against agents who recruited them on false pretexts,» said Jaiswal.
«We remain committed to the early release of our nationals serving as support staff with the Russian army and then eventually return home,» he added.
An Indian national who was drafted into the Russian army on the pretext of a job has been killed in Russia's war against Ukraine, the Indian embassy in Russia said on Wednesday.
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The deceased has been identified as Mohammed Asfan, who lost his life in the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine.
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The Ministry of External Affairs said that they are in touch with the family and Russian authorities and are making efforts to send his mortal remains to India.
«We have learned about the tragic death of an Indian national, Shri Mohammed Asfan. We are in touch with the family and Russian authorities. Mission will make efforts to send his mortal remains to
