Ex-Indian Army Man Tricked into Ukraine Conflict Pleads for Rescue

Defense News ,India :-  Urgen Tamang, a 47-year-old man from Kalimpong, is urgently asking the Indian government for help. He's trapped in the conflict in Ukraine after being deceived by recruiters. Tamang, a former Indian Army soldier who retired in 2018, was working as a security guard in Gujarat. He was promised a job in Moscow but ended up in a Ukrainian army camp.

Tamang shared his distress in a video message in Hindi. He explained how he was first housed by a Gorkha/Nepali individual in a hotel before being handed over to Tamil agents. Then, he was taken to an army camp where he received training in handling guns and ammunition, indicating he was being prepared for frontline combat in Ukraine.

Tamang's wife, Ambika Tamang, last heard from him on March 22. He mentioned being moved further from the camp by the Russians, but she doesn't know where exactly he is. Tamang is not one to speak much, so he didn't give detailed information.

The family is worried about Tamang's safety and has reached out to various authorities for help. The chairman of Kurseong Municipality forwarded their plea to the Ministry of External Affairs and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Darjeeling MP Raju Bista has also stepped in, contacting the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Russia, hoping to bring Tamang back home safely.

This case sheds light on the dangers faced by people tricked into dangerous situations abroad. It underscores the need for stricter measures to safeguard vulnerable workers seeking jobs overseas.