Russia-Ukraine War: An Indian Medical Student dies at Russian shelling in Kharkiv

The Ministry of External Affairs announced today that an Indian student was killed in Russian shelling in Kharkiv this morning. Naveen, a student from Haveri, Karnataka, was recognized as the pupil.

Harsh Vardhan Shringla, India's foreign secretary, summoned the Russian and Ukrainian embassies to "reiterate India's desire for urgent safe passage for Indian people." According to insiders, Russia and Ukraine must respond quickly to the necessity for safe passage.

The Russian military assault caused substantial damage in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, according to videos. The city's largest government building was blown up in one video.

When Naveen Shekharappa was hit, he was standing outside a grocery store.

“With profound sorrow, we confirm that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv this morning. The ministry is in touch with his family. We convey our deepest condolences to the family,” external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a tweet.

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Meanwhile, Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Chief Minister, has requested the central government to return Indians trapped in Ukraine as soon as possible and provide them with all necessary assistance.

Following a news report alleging that Indians stranded in Ukraine are not receiving assistance from the Indian embassy in Kyiv, Kejriwal made his remarks.

With profound sorrow we confirm that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv this morning. The Ministry is in touch with his family.

We convey our deepest condolences to the family.

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) March 1, 2022