SaralnamaUkraine captured Sahil Majothi, 22, from Gujarat, allegedly fighting for Russian forces. He went to Russia in to study computer engineering. His mother claims he was falsely accused in a drug case in. Majothi says he joined the Russian army to avoid jail. He underwent 15 days of training in and was sent to battle a year later. The next day, he separated from Russian soldiers and sought help from Ukrainians. India's foreign ministry is investigating the case. Over 150 Indians have reportedly enlisted in the Russian military. The Indian government advises citizens against participating in the Ukraine war. To avoid such situations, students should thoroughly research study abroad programs and be cautious of unexpected legal issues. (Updated 12 Oct 2025, 05:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Ukraine captured Sahil Majothi, 22, from Gujarat, allegedly fighting for Russian forces
- He went to Russia in to study computer engineering
- His mother claims he was falsely accused in a drug case in