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flag India investigates claim that a Gujarat man joined Russian forces to avoid drug-related prison, allegedly captured by Ukraine after defecting.

flag India is verifying reports that a 22-year-old Indian national from Gujarat, Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, was captured by Ukrainian forces after allegedly joining the Russian military to avoid a seven-year prison sentence for a drug offense. flag According to Ukraine’s 63rd Mechanized Brigade, Hussein, who studied in Russia, underwent 16 days of training and fought for three days before surrendering due to a dispute with his commander and lack of promised pay. flag He claims he joined under duress, not ideology, and wishes to remain in Ukraine. flag The Indian Embassy in Kyiv is assessing the situation, but no official confirmation has been received from Ukraine. flag At least 12 Indian nationals are believed dead and 16 missing fighting for Russia since 2022. flag The MEA has warned citizens about recruitment risks and urged Russia to stop coercive practices.

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