• Ukraine war: The central government has informed the Supreme Court that 10 Indian citizens who went to Russia have been killed while fighting alongside Ukraine. The government also stated that most of the people who went to Russia had voluntarily signed contracts to fight in the war with Ukraine. However, it is possible that some individuals may have been misled by agents. This information was provided during the hearing of a petition filed by the families of 26 individuals. The families alleged that their relatives were taken to Russia by agents under the pretext of providing jobs, where they were held hostage and forced to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. The families have no information about their condition. The Supreme Court had issued a notice to the central government seeking a response on this petition.

    ‘Some agents may have misled people’

    Representing the central government, it was stated that a total of 215 people went from India to Russia. The petition mentions 26 people, of whom 10 have died. The Ministry of External Affairs is in contact with the families. The government is working on this matter at multiple levels. Most people went to Russia after signing contracts themselves, but in some cases, it is possible that some agents misled people.

    Families say not getting help from government

    On the other hand, the lawyer for the petitioners alleged that they are not receiving help from the government. The Ministry of External Affairs has not contacted the families. Even their DNA samples have not been taken. In response, it was stated that the government is also making arrangements to bring the bodies from abroad. However, the families are not cooperating. Instead of coordinating with the government, they are talking about going to court.

    Supreme Court’s stance

    The Chief Justice said that bringing bodies from a war zone is extremely difficult. This matter is very serious. It needs to be handled with great care and sensitivity. The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of External Affairs to file a status report on the actions taken so far.

    Supreme Court

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