Indians’ diaspora in conflict zones – Not law, nor duty Indians are being lured into fighting another country’s war

Source: The post integrating modern and traditional medicine (AYUSH) systems has been created, based on the article “Not law, nor duty Indians are being lured into fighting another country’s war” published in “Indian express” on 11th March 2024.

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.

News: The article discusses how many Indians, lured by false job promises, ended up in dangerous roles in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Indian government is now acting to bring them back and stop such recruitment, but their response has been slow and insufficient. Indians’ diaspora in conflict zones

What is the current situation of Indians recruitment in conflict zones?

The Indian government has identified at least 35 men directly affected, with estimates suggesting over 100 might be in danger zones.

Two Indian men, one from Surat and another from Hyderabad, have died in the conflict, and their bodies are yet to be repatriated.

What actions has the Indian government taken to overcome the issue of recruitment in conflict zones?

Raids by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): The Indian government, through the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has conducted raids across India, targeting visa recruiters involved in human trafficking.

Legal Action Against Recruiters: The cases have been filed for human trafficking and for tricking people into traveling to Russia.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Advisories: The MEA has issued advisories warning against deceptive job offers.

Efforts to Bring Back Indians: The government and the Indian Embassy in Moscow working to bring back Indians from conflict zones.

Criticism of Government’s Delayed Response: Despite these actions, there has been criticism regarding the delayed response of the government and its failure to address the issue earlier, even though recruitment had been happening for months.

Question for practice:

Discuss the Indian government’s response to Indians being recruited in conflict zones, including actions taken and criticisms received.