Pilibhit Youths Stranded in Russia: No Salary, Food; Families Plead for Help

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News18•27-01-2026, 19:12
Pilibhit Youths Stranded in Russia: No Salary, Food; Families Plead for Help
- •Six youths from Pilibhit are stranded in Russia after being allegedly defrauded by a Shahjahanpur agent who promised permanent jobs and work visas.
- •The agent swindled 1.5 million rupees from their families, sending them on tourist visas instead of work visas.
- •Upon arrival, they faced dangerous working conditions, beatings, and confiscation of passports when they refused unsafe work.
- •Now expelled by the company, they face fines from Russian police and are struggling for food.
- •The stranded youths have sent videos detailing their plight, and their families have appealed to Union Minister Jitin Prasada for assistance.
Why It Matters: Six Pilibhit youths are stranded in Russia due to agent fraud, facing harsh conditions; families seek help.
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