India demands discharge of nationals after Kerala man dies in Russia-Ukraine war

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday confirmed the death of a man from Kerala who was working with the Russian Military Support Service in the war against Ukraine. The MEA also reiterated its call for the prompt repatriation of the remaining Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army.

“We have learnt of the unfortunate death of an Indian national from Kerala who had apparently been recruited to serve in the Russian Army. Another Indian national from Kerala, who was similarly recruited, has been injured and is receiving treatment in a hospital in Moscow,” read MEA’s statement.

“We offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. Our Embassy in Moscow is in touch with the families, and all possible assistance is being rendered. We are working with the Russian authorities for early transportation of the mortal remains to India. We have also sought the early discharge and repatriation to India of the injured person.

The deceased was identified as Binil TB from Kerala. Another individual, Jain TK, who is said to be related with Binil, who accompanied him to Russia and was assigned to front-line service, was also injured, as per media reports.

The matter has been strongly taken up with the Russian authorities in Moscow as well as with the Russian Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday. The MEA has also reiterated our demand for the early discharge of the remaining Indian nationals.

As per earlier media reports, MEA confirmed many deaths of Indian nationals in Russian forces and disclosed that an additional 63 Indian nationals enlisted in the Russian armed forces are now seeking early discharge.

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