
A year of despair: Father’s quest to find son missing in Russia-Ukraine war
Over a year has passed since Mohammad Amin Sheikh, a resident of Hajinar Karnah in Kupwara district, began his heartbreaking journey to locate his son, Zahoor Sheikh.
According to KNS, Zahoor went missing after being reportedly deceived into joining the Russian army and sent to the Russia-Ukraine warzone.
Despite relentless efforts, Sheikh's appeals to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Russian Embassy, and other authorities have yielded no answers.
Zahoor, 27, last contacted his family on December 31, 2023, informing them he was about to start training and would be unavailable for three months.
Soon after, rumors about Indian men dying in the war began circulating. Attempts to reach Zahoor failed, leaving his family in a state of despair.
“He wanted a better life. ...