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Man 'detained' in Russia, pressured to join war, alleges family; second Chhattisgarh case

A similar case surfaced last month in Chhattisgarh, where a 21-year-old man from Bilaspur district was allegedly detained in Russia and tortured to compel him to join the war

The Hindu NationalNovember 9, 20261 min read

Man 'detained' in Russia, pressured to join war, alleges family; second Chhattisgarh case

A similar case surfaced last month in Chhattisgarh, where a 21-year-old man from Bilaspur district was allegedly detained in Russia and tortured to compel him to join the war

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