The Bharatiya government has issued a warning to its citizens, urging them to avoid getting involved in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made this statement following reports that some Bharatiya nationals have been recruited for support jobs with the Russian army in the conflict zone.
According to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaishwal, the government is concerned about the involvement of Bharatiya nationals in support roles with the Russian army. Jaishwal emphasized that the Indian embassy in Moscow is actively engaging with Russian authorities to ensure the safe return of any Bharatiya citizens involved in such roles.
“We urge all Indian nationals to exercise caution and stay away from this conflict,” Jaishwal reiterated.
The issue came to light after Mohammad Sufiyan, a resident of Hyderabad, was reportedly misled by agents and forced into fighting for Russia in the Ukraine conflict. His family has pleaded with the central government and the Ministry of External Affairs to safely evacuate the trapped youths and take strict action against the agents responsible.
All Bharat xMajlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi has also expressed concern over the matter, urging the Indian government to intervene and bring back the trapped youths. AIMIM posted on X, stating, “The Narendra Modi government should hold talks with the Russian government and bring back the 12 youths trapped in the Russia-Ukraine war.”
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Imran, Sufiyan’s brother, recounted the events leading to his brother’s involvement, stating that Sufiyan was recruited by the Baba Blocks Company, which operates in Dubai, Delhi, and Mumbai. The company allegedly misled the youths, promising them jobs as army helpers but later deploying them inside the Ukrainian borders.
Despite reaching out to the Embassy and the Ministry of External Affairs for assistance, Imran expressed frustration over the lack of concrete help. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, calling on the government to evacuate the stranded youths and take strict action against the involved agents.
In response to the situation, the Bharatiya government has assured its commitment to liaising with Russian authorities for the safe return of any Indian nationals involved in support roles with the Russian army. They have advised citizens to remain cautious and avoid getting entangled in the conflict in Ukraine.
The government’s warning comes amidst escalating tensions in Ukraine, with international efforts underway to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Bharatiya citizens are urged to prioritize their safety and refrain from participating in any activities that could endanger their lives or involve them in foreign conflicts.
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