Suryaa News Desk: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu has assured that he will make efforts to bring home five youths from the Chodavaram area of Visakhapatnam who are currently stranded in the Russia-Ukraine war zone. The families of the affected youths met the minister in Srikakulam on Saturday to express their concerns and request his assistance in ensuring their safe return.
The family members explained that the youths had traveled to Russia after being promised employment in fruit and food packing sectors. Upon arrival, they were allegedly misled into signing contracts in the Russian language, which resulted in their induction into the Russian military. The families stated that the youths were subsequently sent to the Russia-Ukraine border regions to participate in military operations without their knowledge.
According to the families, three of the five youths were deployed to the frontline approximately two months ago, and their current status remains a cause for deep concern. The families also brought to the minister's attention that the youths had released selfie videos expressing fear for their lives and appealing to the Indian government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help.
In response to the families' concerns, Minister Rammohan Naidu promised to take up the matter with the relevant central government departments and senior officials in the Ministry of External Affairs. He assured the families that he would work toward locating the youths and taking the necessary steps to bring them back to India safely, urging the families to remain courageous during this difficult time.