Ukraine lodges protest with India over 'detention' of 6 Ukrainians

NEW DELHI: (Mar 18) Ukraine has lodged a protest with India over the "detention" of six Ukrainian nationals on charges of entering Mizoram without authorisation and for alleged unlawful activities.

Ukraine's ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk met Secretary (West) in the External Affairs Ministry, Sibi George, and sought consular access to the Ukrainian nationals and their immediate release, according to a readout by the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.

The Ukrainian nationals and one American were reportedly detained by Indian law enforcement authorities on charges of unlawful activities.