New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday mentioned that it’s taking each step to carry a number of Indian nationals who’ve been “duped” to work with the Russian Army. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal added that the Indian authorities has taken a powerful stance on the matter and urged the Russian authorities to facilitate their early launch. The MEA official additional acknowledged that motion has been initiated in opposition to brokers and unscrupulous components who’re concerned in recruiting Indian nationals on false pretexts.
Addressing the difficulty, Jaiswal mentioned, “Several Indian Nationals have been duped to work with the Russian Army. We have strongly taken up the matter with the Russian government for the early discharge of such Indian nationals. Strong action has been initiated against agents and unscrupulous elements who recruited them on false pretexts and promises.”
Â
#WATCH | MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “Several Indian nationals have been duped to work in the Russian army. We have strongly taken up the matter for the early discharge of such Indian nationals. Strong action has been initiated against agents who recruited them on… pic.twitter.com/4o9Puxxm9Y
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
Â
He added that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had not too long ago busted a significant human trafficking community after conducting searches in numerous cities and gathering incriminating proof. The spokesperson additionally confirmed {that a} case of human trafficking has been registered in opposition to a number of brokers concerned within the illicit recruitment.
“The CBI yesterday busted a major human trafficking network, conducting searches in several cities and collecting incriminating evidence. A case of human trafficking has been registered against several agents,” mentioned Jaiswal.
Expressing concern for the well-being of the affected people, Jaiswal appealed to Indian nationals, “to not be swayed by offers made by agents for support jobs with the Russian Army”.
He emphasised the inherent hazard and danger to life related to such preparations. “We remain committed to the early release of our nationals serving as support staff with the Russian Army and their eventual return home,” assured Jaiswal.
He additionally mentioned that roughly 20 people have reached out to MEA searching for help, and efforts are underway to find and assist them. The MEA is in steady communication with Russian authorities, urgent for the swift launch and discharge of the duped Indian nationals, he additionally mentioned.
Notably, the CBI on Thursday busted a significant human trafficking community operating throughout the nation concentrating on Indian nationals on the promise of providing profitable jobs overseas however allegedly sending them to the Russia-Ukraine struggle zone. The central company is conducting simultaneous searches at round 13 places in Delhi, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Ambala, Chandigarh, Madurai and Chennai.
The CBI acknowledged that these traffickers have been working as an organized community and had been luring Indian nationals by social media channels like YouTube and so forth. and in addition by their native contacts/brokers for extremely paid jobs in Russia.
Thereafter, the trafficked Indian nationals had been skilled in fight roles and deployed at entrance bases within the Russia-Ukraine War zone in opposition to their needs, thus, placing their lives in grave hazard. It has been ascertained that a few of the victims additionally acquired grievously injured within the struggle zone.
Certain suspects have additionally been detained for questioning at numerous places. So far round 35 cases of victims despatched overseas have been established.Â
The identification of extra trafficking victims can also be being established. The investigation continues to be underway. Meanwhile, an enchantment has been made to most people to not fall prey to such false guarantees of jobs by doubtful recruitment companies and brokers.Â
