Indian Student Captured in Ukraine After Being Forced to Fight for Russian Army to Avoid Prison

Oct 09, 2025 01:31 pm CST

A 22-year-old Indian student from Gujarat, Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, was captured by Ukrainian forces after being coerced into joining the Russian military to avoid a seven-year prison sentence on drug charges. His family has appealed to the Indian government for his safe return as authorities work to verify the reports of his detention.