Indian student captured by Ukraine joined Russian army to avoid drug charges, says mother
Indian student captured by Ukraine joined Russian army to avoid drug charges, says mother
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Indian student allegedly fighting for Russia captured by Ukrainian forces
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Sahil Majothi, 22, from the Indian state of Gujarat, went to Russia to study computer engineering two years ago. His mother claims he was falsely accused in a drug case last April.
Mr Majothi joined the Russian army to avoid imprisonment over drug charges, according to a video released by Ukraine's army on Tuesday.
The Indian foreign ministry says it is investigating the case and has not received formal communication from Ukraine.
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