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Indian Student Captured in Ukraine Appeals for Release, Says He Killed No One
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 08:37 PM
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An Indian student fighting in Ukraine has been taken as a prisoner of war and pleaded that he did not kill anyone, urging his repatriation.
An Indian student who travelled to Ukraine to join the fighting has been captured and is now being held as a prisoner of war. The young man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken by opposing forces during the ongoing conflict.
In a recorded statement, he said, "I killed no one, send me home," emphasizing that he had not taken any lives and requesting his immediate return to India. The appeal underscores the personal toll of the war on foreign volunteers.
The case has drawn attention to the plight of Indian nationals caught in the cross‑fire, prompting calls for diplomatic channels to secure his release. Indian authorities are reportedly monitoring the situation, though no official comment has been released as of now.
The student's capture adds to growing concerns about the safety of overseas volunteers and the responsibilities of their home government in conflict zones.
In a recorded statement, he said, "I killed no one, send me home," emphasizing that he had not taken any lives and requesting his immediate return to India. The appeal underscores the personal toll of the war on foreign volunteers.
The case has drawn attention to the plight of Indian nationals caught in the cross‑fire, prompting calls for diplomatic channels to secure his release. Indian authorities are reportedly monitoring the situation, though no official comment has been released as of now.
The student's capture adds to growing concerns about the safety of overseas volunteers and the responsibilities of their home government in conflict zones.