A Stern Warning for Aspiring Migrants rūsa-yūkarēna jaga vica pajābī naujavānāṁ dī mauta: Vidēśa jāṇa vālē naujavānāṁ la’ī sāvadhānī dā sadēśa Punjab, India – December 28, 2025: In a tragic turn of events, ten Indian youths who had traveled abroad seeking better livelihoods have lost their lives while serving in the Russian army during the ongoing war in Ukraine. Shockingly, three of these young men hailed from Punjab, highlighting the grave dangers faced by those who go abroad without proper guidance or legal documentation. According to verified reports, the deceased include Tejpal Singh from Amritsar, along with seven other youth from Uttar Pradesh and Jammu.Tragic Loss of Punjabi Youth in Russian-Ukraine Conflict: A Stern Warning for Aspiring Migrants, Punjab, India – December 28, 2025: In a tragic turn of events, ten Indian youths who had travelled abroad seeking better livelihoods have lost their lives while serving in the Russian army during the ongoing war in Ukraine. Shockingly, three of these young men hailed from Punjab, highlighting the grave dangers faced by those who go abroad without proper guidance or legal documentation. According to verified reports, the deceased include Tejpal Singh from Amritsar, along with seven other youth from Uttar Pradesh and Jammu. Four additional Indians Deepak, Yogeshwar Prasad, Azharuddin Khan, and Ram Chandra—remain missing, leaving their families in anxious uncertainty. The tragic news came to light when Jagdeep Kumar, a youth from Punjab, personally traveled to Moscow to investigate the fate of Indian nationals who had joined the Russian army. Despite initial difficulty in tracing them, Jagdeep eventually confirmed that ten Indians had perished in combat.
His efforts included visiting multiple locations across Moscow to gather information and validate the circumstances of their deaths. Upon returning to India, Jagdeep Kumar presented all confirmed documents to Rajya Sabha member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal. The heartbreaking news revealed the loss of lives to families who had been waiting desperately for information about their sons, only to receive devastating confirmation. The grief of these families underscores the heavy price paid by young Indians seeking opportunities abroad without proper preparation. Jagdeep shared that he first met Sant Seechewal on June 29, 2024, submitting a demand for the safe return of Indians trapped in the Russian army, including his brother Mandeep Kumar. Despite follow-ups with the Foreign Minister and official letters seeking assistance, the youth ultimately could not be rescued.
This tragedy serves as a stern warning for Punjabi and Indian youth considering overseas employment without legal documentation or verified opportunities. The lure of quick income and foreign prospects can be deadly, and families must exercise caution when their children explore such paths. Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal expressed profound sorrow over the loss of these young lives and urged families to educate and caution their children about the perils of undocumented migration. Legal pathways, thorough research, and awareness of overseas risks are crucial for anyone contemplating work abroad. The loss of these ten Indian youths is a painful reminder that aspirations for a better life should never come at the cost of safety, legality, or life itself. May the departed souls rest in peace, and may their families find strength in this time of unimaginable grief.