CHANDIGARH: Russia has decided to repatriate 15 Indian youths, including four Punjabis, after they were discharged by the Russian army. Families of these youths expect the Indian govt to facilitate their safe return.
Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Sahney said he had been taking up this issue strongly with the Indian Embassy in Russia and also with the Russian Embassy in New Delhi since March.
“The youths are likely to reach Delhi airport on Monday night. Of the total 91 Indians who landed up in the Russian army, 8 got killed, 15 are being repatriated now, and the contract for the remaining 69 is being invalidated and we hope that they will return very soon. I thank PM Modi for escalating this issue during his recent visit to Russia with President Putin,” he said.
Several young men from Punjab and Haryana were allegedly coerced into joining the Russian army after being allegedly tricked by travel agents.
Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Sahney said he had been taking up this issue strongly with the Indian Embassy in Russia and also with the Russian Embassy in New Delhi since March.
“The youths are likely to reach Delhi airport on Monday night. Of the total 91 Indians who landed up in the Russian army, 8 got killed, 15 are being repatriated now, and the contract for the remaining 69 is being invalidated and we hope that they will return very soon. I thank PM Modi for escalating this issue during his recent visit to Russia with President Putin,” he said.
Several young men from Punjab and Haryana were allegedly coerced into joining the Russian army after being allegedly tricked by travel agents.
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