New Delhi: India has reacted strongly after another Indian man died fighting for Russian army in the war against Ukraine. India’s External Affairs Military said it has taken up the matter strongly with Russian authorities. On Monday, news emerged about the killing of a man from Kerala while fighting for the Russian military.
The deceased has been identified as Binil Babu (32) from Thrissur in Kerala. India has demanded that another man, who was injured in the fighting be repatriated to India.
India condoles death of Kerala man
“We have learnt of the unfortunate death of an Indian national from Kerala who had apparently been recruited to serve in the Russian Army. Another Indian national from Kerala, who was similarly recruited, has been injured and is receiving treatment in a hospital in Moscow,” said Randhir Jaiswal, spokesman for India’s External Affairs Ministry.
India seeks remains of Binil Babu
The MEA spokesperson has also said that Indian officials are working closely with the Russian authorities for early transportation of remains of deceased Binil Babu.
“We offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. Our Embassy in Moscow is in touch with the families, and all possible assistance is being rendered. We are working with the Russian authorities for early transportation of the mortal remains to India. We have also sought the early discharge and repatriation to India of the injured person,” he added.
Govt seeks discharge of all Indians
The MEA said the matter has been strongly taken up with the Russian authorities and demanded that all Indians in Russian army be discharged at the earliest.
Randhir Jaiswal stated, “The matter has been strongly taken up with the Russian authorities in Moscow as well as with the Russian Embassy in New Delhi today. We have also reiterated our demand for the early discharge of the remaining Indian nationals.”
According to Babu’s family, he was killed in a Ukranian drone attack on their position, while his relative was injured in the incident.
