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Received Consular Access Plea for Six Ukrainian Nationals: MEA
The seven foreigners face charges under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for training Myanmar ethnic armed groups in drone warfare without permits, says National Investigation Agency.
- On March 13, 2026, India's National Investigation Agency arrested seven foreigners and charged them under UAPA, including six Ukrainians and Mr. Vand Dyke, at airports in Delhi, Lucknow, and Kolkata.
- The NIA told a court Monday that the seven suspects entered Mizoram without permits and then travelled to Myanmar's Chin State to train ethnic armed organisations.
- Six Ukrainian nationals were identified by the NIA by name, with three seized at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, three at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, and U.S. national Matthew Aaron VanDyke picked up at Kolkata airport on March 13.
- Ukraine's Embassy said it is 'seriously concerned' and described the investigation as 'possibly orchestrated' and 'politically motivated', affirming cooperation under the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance and firmly rejecting state involvement insinuations.
- Media reports linked Russian intelligence inputs with the arrests, and Indian officials say relevant Government of India agencies are investigating while the NIA probes digital footprints; officials stated 'due process of law will be followed' as inquiries continue.
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‘Possibly orchestrated’: Kyiv expresses ‘serious concern’ over terror charges against 6 Ukrainians
The six Ukrainian citizens arrested by NIA on 13 March have yet to be given consular access by Indian authorities. Ukrainian embassy in Delhi says ready to cooperate in ongoing probe.
·New Delhi, India
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Ukraine ready to cooperate with India as 6 citizens arrested, flags Russia tip-off
The Embassy of Ukraine said in a statement that it is ready for active cooperation with India on the arrest of six Ukrainians from two Indian domestic airports, who have been accused of infiltration and terror activities.
·India
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