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Chhattisgarh Man Detained, Tortured in Russia Over War Conscription, Family Seeks Help
✍️ India Today
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 02:03 AM
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A man from Chhattisgarh has been detained and allegedly tortured in Russia to compel him to join the ongoing war, prompting his relatives to appeal to Indian authorities for assistance.
A resident of Chhattisgarh is reported to be in Russian custody after being intercepted while traveling abroad. According to his family, Russian officials detained him and subjected him to physical abuse in an effort to force his participation in the country's military operations.
The relatives say they have approached the Indian High Commission in Moscow and the Ministry of External Affairs, seeking diplomatic intervention and protection for their kin. They allege that the detainee has been denied basic legal rights and has been pressured to sign up for combat duties.
Indian authorities have not yet released an official statement, but the case highlights the challenges faced by Indian nationals caught in foreign conflicts. The family continues to press for consular assistance and a transparent investigation into the alleged torture.
The incident underscores the importance of travel advisories and the need for robust consular support for citizens abroad, especially in regions experiencing armed conflict.
The relatives say they have approached the Indian High Commission in Moscow and the Ministry of External Affairs, seeking diplomatic intervention and protection for their kin. They allege that the detainee has been denied basic legal rights and has been pressured to sign up for combat duties.
Indian authorities have not yet released an official statement, but the case highlights the challenges faced by Indian nationals caught in foreign conflicts. The family continues to press for consular assistance and a transparent investigation into the alleged torture.
The incident underscores the importance of travel advisories and the need for robust consular support for citizens abroad, especially in regions experiencing armed conflict.