Goraya man missing in Russia: Brother meets Raja Warring, appeals for help

A resident of Goraya in Punjab, Jagdeep Kumar — whose brother Mandeep Kumar has been missing in Russia for over a year — met Punjab Congress president Raja Warring today in New Delhi. Warring addressed the media during a press conference, highlighting the distressing plight of Indian families whose loved ones remain untraceable in Russia.

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Jagdeep, who has been actively searching for his brother, revealed that he last spoke with Mandeep on March 3, 2024. Since then, all communication has ceased, leaving the family in a state of anguish. "No one can understand what my family is going through," said an emotional Jagdeep. He had travelled to Russia in hopes of finding some information about his brother’s whereabouts.

He also said that he has made repeated visits to the Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi, but still doesn't have any information regarding his brother. "I have gone to the ministry several times. We are losing hope," he said.

Expressing concern over the matter, Warring said, "This is not just the story of Jagdeep. There are several families who are living in torment because their sons have been missing in Russia for over a year now."

The incident sheds light on cases involving Indian nationals, who are believed to be stranded or missing under uncertain circumstances in Russia. With little to no official updates, families are left in the dark.