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Ten of 26 petitioners said to be trafficked to Russia to fight in Ukraine are dead, government tells Supreme Court
The Indian Union government told the Supreme Court on April 24, 2026 that 10 of the 26 individuals who claimed they were trafficked to Russia to fight in Ukraine have died. The disclosure was made during a Supreme Court proceeding on that day.
Why It Matters
The finding illuminates the fate of petitioners linked to alleged trafficking for warfare and raises questions about legal processes and protections for those claiming to have been trafficked.
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Death toll disclosed in Supreme Court case on trafficking to Russia for fighting in Ukraine
April 24, 2026
The Union government informed the Supreme Court on Friday (April 24, 2026) that 10 of the 26 persons who said they had been 'human-trafficked' to Russia to fight against Ukraine are dead.