Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Telangana Youths Stranded at Russian Military Camp Seek Return
Four young men from Telangana went to Russia for jobs such as cleaning, security and helping.
Their families say agents promised them civilian work.
Each family reportedly paid about Rs 3 lakh for the trip.
The youths say they were taken to a forest and a military camp instead.
They were allegedly given guns and made to undergo military training.
One youth said they were tied to trees when they tried to leave.
The youths are worried they could be sent near the Russia-Ukraine war zone.
Their families want Indian authorities to bring them home safely.
Four Telangana youths reportedly travelled to Russia for civilian support jobs but ended up at a military camp.
Their families said each youth paid about Rs 3 lakh to an agent for jobs and travel arrangements.
A video allegedly showed one youth claiming they were held in a forest, tied to trees and given guns.
The youths reportedly feared being sent near the Russia-Ukraine war zone after receiving military training.
Families have urged Telangana and Central governments to secure their release, while officials investigate the circumstances.
- Who
- Bhukya Ravinder, Bhukya Ashok, Megavath Prakash and Mohammad Afzal Khan, according to their families.
- What
- The four youths reportedly travelled for civilian jobs but became stranded at a Russian military camp and underwent military training.
- When
- They travelled to Russia around six months ago.
- Where
- They are reportedly being held at a military camp in or near a forest area in Russia.
- Why
- Their families say agents promised civilian jobs and took payment for travel and employment arrangements.
Families' Allegations
Authorities' Current Position
Nature of the youths' work
Families' Allegations
The families say the youths were misled by agents who promised civilian support jobs in Russia.
Authorities' Current Position
The district administration has not established the full circumstances and is gathering more information.
Treatment and location
Families' Allegations
A youth's video allegedly claimed the men were taken to a forest, tied to trees when they tried to leave, given guns and subjected to military training.
Authorities' Current Position
Officials are investigating the youths' whereabouts and the circumstances under which they were taken to the military camp.
Risk of deployment
Families' Allegations
The youths reportedly fear being sent to areas near the Russia-Ukraine war zone and want immediate assistance.
Authorities' Current Position
No confirmed deployment or repatriation outcome is stated; authorities are still looking into the matter.
- People affected
- Four youths from Telangana
- Travel timing
- Around six months ago
- Promised jobs
- Helpers, cleaners, security guards and other support staff
- Reported payment
- About Rs 3 lakh per youth
- Reported treatment
- Military training, guns and alleged confinement in a forest
- Families' request
- Safe release and repatriation to India
- Official response
- The district administration is gathering information and investigating the circumstances