Jammu Student's Funeral Held After Death in Russia-Ukraine War
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Jammu Student Lured into Russian Army Dies in Ukraine War; Family Demands Answers
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News18•22-02-2026, 17:00
Jammu Student Lured into Russian Army Dies in Ukraine War; Family Demands Answers
•Manjinder Singh, 24, went to Russia on a student visa but died in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with his family alleging he was lured into the Russian Army.
•Family claims agents promised high salaries (up to Rs 1 crore) and non-combat roles, depositing money into a Russian account to gain trust.
•Manjinder joined the Russian Army in early August, underwent 15 days of training, and died on January 28 in eastern Ukraine, reportedly from a drone strike or artillery shelling.
•His body was repatriated to his native Gowana village in Jammu for last rites after being recovered in an advanced state of decomposition.
•Family and leaders demand government intervention to bring back other Indian nationals, raise awareness, and address unemployment to prevent such recruitment traps.
