Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Haryana Men Trapped in Russia-Ukraine War
Two young men from Haryana, India, were tricked into going to Russia.
They were promised jobs but instead, they were sent to fight in the war against Ukraine.
They were given a short training period.
The men told their families they felt like they were facing death.
The families haven't heard from them since.
The government is trying to help bring them home.
Two Haryana men were allegedly lured into the Russian Army under false pretenses.
Ankit Jangra and Vijay Poonia were promised security-related jobs with high salaries.
They received only 15 days of training before being sent to the war zone.
Families have had no contact with them since September 9.
The Haryana government is working to secure their safe return.
- Who
- Ankit Jangra and Vijay Poonia
- What
- Trapped in Russia-Ukraine war zone
- When
- Families last contacted September 9; recruited in February & June
- Where
- Russia-Ukraine war zone
- Why
- Lured by false job offers
- Victims
- Two men from Haryana, India
- Lured by
- False promises of security-related jobs
- Promises included
- Monthly salary of ?2.5 lakh & a ?51 lakh advance
- Deployment
- War zone in Russia-Ukraine
- Contact
- Families last contacted September 9
- Government Response
- Haryana CM assured efforts for safe return, police contacted MEA
