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.
The deceased has been identified as Mohammed Asfan, who lost his life in the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine.
The Indian 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.
Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs urged citizens to stay away from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine after reports emerged that Indian nationals have signed up for support jobs with the Russian army. It said that the Indian Embassy has taken the matter to the Russian authorities for their early discharge.
"We are aware that a few Indian nationals have signed up for support jobs with the Russian army. The Indian Embassy has regularly taken up this matter with the relevant Russian authorities for their early discharge," MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaishwal said in a statement.
It added, "We urge all Indian nationals to exercise due caution and stay away from this conflict."
Mohammad Sufiyan, from Hyderabad, is one of the many youths who were allegedly duped by some agents and drafted into fighting for Russia in the ongoing conflict against Ukraine.
Sufiyan's family has urged the central government as well as the Ministry of External Affairs to safely evacuate the youths trapped in Russia and also take strict action against the agents.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi has also raised the issue and urged the government to speak with the Russian government and bring back the youths.
(ANI)