A 25-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha, who travelled to Russia on a study visa in December 2024, has been untraceable since August 24 after his family alleged that he was persuaded to join the Russian army on promises of citizenship and non-combat duties before being deployed to the Ukraine war front.
Akshay Kumar, a resident of Fatehpur Chhitara village, was injured by shrapnel during fighting on July 1, 2026, but later returned to his military unit, according to his family. His relatives have now appealed to the Indian government to intervene, establish his whereabouts and facilitate his return from Russia.
