Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Families Seek Clarity on Missing Indian Recruits in Russian Army
Some Indian families are very worried because they haven't heard from their family members who went to work in Russia.
These family members might have been forced to join the Russian army.
One man named Mandeep Kumar died, and his family finally got his body, but they are still waiting for help from the government.
Other families are also waiting for news about their loved ones.
They want the government to tell them if their family members are alive or dead, bring back their bodies if they are dead, and help them get their money back from the people who tricked them.
It's very hard for them because they don't know what happened and they are scared to tell their parents the bad news.
Mandeep Kumar's remains reached his family in Jalandhar, confirming his death in March 2024.
Families of other missing Indian recruits in the Russian army seek official confirmation and closure.
At least 10 Indian men have been confirmed dead, with four others missing, recruited between January and March 2024.
Families demand government intervention for repatriation of remains, recovery of money from agents, and financial support.
Many families are unaware of their relatives' deaths and are waiting for official communication.
- Who
- Families of Indian recruits in the Russian army
- What
- Seeking clarity and closure on missing relatives
- When
- After Mandeep Kumar's remains reached his family in 2025
- Where
- Jalandhar and Azamgarh
- Why
- Due to lack of official communication and uncertainty about their relatives' status
- Mandeep Kumar
- Jalandhar native who died in March 2024
- Recruitment Period
- January to March 2024
- Confirmed Deaths
- 10 Indians
- Missing Persons
- 4 Indians
- Last Contact
- March 2024 for most
- Government Involvement
- MEA meetings with families
- Agent Charges
- Over Rs 30 lakh per recruit
- Demands
- Official confirmation, repatriation, compensation