Karnataka High Court Approves Return of Russian Woman and Daughters Found Living in Cave

Sep 27, 2025 07:56 pm CST

The Karnataka High Court has granted permission for a Russian woman and her two daughters, found living in a cave near Gokarna, to return to Russia despite objections from an Israeli man claiming to be the children's father. Nina Kutina, who had been residing without valid documentation, expressed her desire to return to her homeland promptly, with the Russian consulate issuing emergency travel documents valid until October 9.