Indian National Killed in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Mohammed Asfan, duped into joining the Russian army, has died amid the ongoing conflict.
- Mohammed Asfan from Hyderabad was killed months after being deceived into joining Russia's war against Ukraine.
- The Indian Embassy in Russia confirmed Asfan's death and is coordinating with his family to repatriate his remains.
- Asfan was among nearly two dozen Indians lured to Russia under the guise of high-paying jobs, only to be coerced into combat.
- AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi had previously highlighted the plight of Indians trapped in Russia, prompting government action.
- Families of the victims accuse Indian authorities of insufficient efforts to rescue their loved ones from the conflict.