Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Indian Student in Russia Fears Ukraine War Deployment, MPs Intervene
A medical student from Tamil Nadu, India, studying in Russia, is worried he might be made to fight in the war in Ukraine.
He told his family he was scared.
His family says he's being held against his will and forced to join the war.
Sixty-eight members of India's Parliament have asked the Prime Minister to help get him back home.
They are asking the government to step in and bring him home safely.
A petition has also been filed in court to help with his release.
A Tamil Nadu medical student in Russia allegedly fears being forced to fight in the Ukraine war.
The student, Kishore Saravanan, sent a voice message expressing his concerns.
His family claims he is illegally detained and pressured to join the war.
68 MPs from 15 political parties have requested Prime Minister Modi's intervention.
A habeas corpus petition has been filed in the Madras High Court for his release.
- Who
- Kishore Saravanan, a medical student, is at the center of the issue. Involved are his family, 68 Indian MPs, Prime Minister Modi, and Russian authorities.
- What
- A Tamil Nadu medical student is allegedly being pressured to fight in the Ukraine war.
- When
- On July 12, 2024, the student sent a voice message. The article was written recently.
- Where
- Russia and Ukraine. Also, India (Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court).
- Why
- The student's family alleges that he is illegally detained and forced to fight in the war.
- Student's Name
- Kishore Saravanan
- Age
- 22
- Home State
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Location
- Studying in Russia
- Allegation
- Forced to join Ukraine war
- Action Taken
- MPs requested PM's intervention, Habeas corpus petition filed