Jammu Student Lured into Russian Army Dies in Ukraine War; Family Demands Answers

• Manjinder Singh, 24, went to Russia on a student visa but died in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with his family alleging he was lured into the Russian Army.
• Family claims agents promised high salaries (up to Rs 1 crore) and non-combat roles, depositing money into a Russian account to gain trust.
• Manjinder joined the Russian Army in early August, underwent 15 days of training, and died on January 28 in eastern Ukraine, reportedly from a drone strike or artillery shelling.
• His body was repatriated to his native Gowana village in Jammu for last rites after being recovered in an advanced state of decomposition.
• Family and leaders demand government intervention to bring back other Indian nationals, raise awareness, and address unemployment to prevent such recruitment traps.