Supreme Court orders DNA tests for Indians killed while serving Russian army
The Supreme Court ordered DNA testing of the mortal remains of 20 Indians killed while serving in the Russian Army before repatriation to India.
The court directed the Ministry of External Affairs to appoint a nodal officer to help families file compensation claims with Russian authorities.
Centre informed the court that of 80 Indians who joined the Russian Army, 51 deaths are confirmed; 29 bodies returned, 2 cremated in Russia, and 20 awaiting return.
Five Indians are confirmed missing by Russia, while the whereabouts of 24 others are unknown.
Concerns raised by petitioners about bodies being sent without proper identification led to the court's directive for DNA testing.
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