In a chilling video message, Harsh Kumar, a young man from Haryana's Karnal district, has delivered a harrowing update on his ordeal in Russia. He reveals that he has been deployed on the frontline with the Russian army for ten days, facing the imminent danger of combat.
Despite enduring this perilous assignment, Harsh's respite is brief, as he is granted only 2 or 3 days of rest before potentially being redeployed to the war zone. His message carries a haunting sense of finality as he expresses deep apprehension about the extreme risks he faces, fearing that if he is made to return to the frontline against Ukraine, he may not survive to come back.
Meanwhile, Indian authorities are actively engaged in addressing the situation as this video message happens to be the second update from this team. Harsh's plea for rescue has prompted an action, with the Ministry of External Affairs working tirelessly to secure the safe return of Harsh and other Indians trapped in the conflict as informed by the MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal earlier.
The urgency of the situation is underscored by the gravity of Harsh's message, prompting authorities to expedite their efforts to ensure the safety of their citizens abroad.
Back home in Haryana, Harsh's family grapples with anguish and uncertainty. His brother Sahil recounts their initial aspirations for Harsh's trip to Russia, intending to strengthen his passport for future endeavours abroad.
However, their hopes have been dashed by the unforeseen turn of events, leaving the family distraught and anxious for Harsh's well-being. Harsh's mother, in particular, expresses profound distress, pleading for her son's safe return and beseeching the government to intervene and bring him home.
The plight of Harsh and other Indians ensnared in the conflict is further compounded by tragic news of casualties. Mohammed Afsan, a 30-year-old from Hyderabad, tragically lost his life while fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Afsan's death serves as a grim reminder of the perils faced by those coerced into joining the conflict, highlighting the urgent need for swift action to prevent further loss of life.
His demise, coupled with the ongoing crisis involving Harsh and others, underscores the gravity of the situation and the imperative for immediate intervention to safeguard the lives of Indian nationals caught in the crossfire.
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