Families of 27 Indians who are stuck in the Russia-Ukraine war zone protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, seeking the return of their relatives. File
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The Union government informed the Supreme Court on Friday (April 24, 2026) that 10 of the 26 persons who said they had been “human-trafficked” to Russia to fight against Ukraine are dead.
Appearing before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati further briefed the court that one of the surviving petitioners is under imprisonment for a crime, while another is “voluntarily continuing”.
Published – April 24, 2026 05:41 pm IST
