Sonipat: The body of 30-year-old Ankit, a resident of Ibrahim Pur Kurad village in Haryana’s Sonipat district, has arrived home in a coffin months after he was killed in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Ankit, the sole breadwinner for his ailing parents, had moved to Russia on a study visa 11 months ago. To fund his journey, the family had borrowed Rs 5 lakh. While working at a Moscow hotel, he was allegedly lured by an agent to join the Russian Army for a monthly salary of Rs 2 lakh in Oct 2025, according to family members. After only 15 days of training, Ankit was deployed to the front lines, where he died in a drone and gunfire attack. His family remained unaware of his death for nearly six months, having last spoken to him on Oct 12, 2025. The Indian Embassy recently confirmed his death. Ankit is survived by his parents and two married sisters. His father, a former driver, is bedridden due to prolonged illness and a recent leg amputation. Pawan Kumar, a relative, said, “He had gone to Russia on a study visa but later joined the Army. We received information about his death only two days ago. The family is in a very fragile condition and we appeal to the govt for financial assistance.” MSID:: 129981338 413 |
