Indian student shot at and injured in Kiev to return home today

An Indian student, Harjot Singh, who was shot at and left injured with a bullet in Ukraine's capital Kiev, is set to return to India on Monday under the 'Operation Ganga' scheme, Union Minister V.K. Singh said on Sunday. The Minister shared information about injured Indian student, Harjot Singh. V.K. Singh is currently in Poland to ensure the safe return of Indian nationals trapped amid the Ukraine-Russia war.

The Union Minister in a tweet said, "Harjot Singh is an Indian student who was allegedly shot during the war in Kiev. He also lost his passport during the firing. I am glad to inform you that he will return to India with me on Monday. Hope he has a speedy recovery soon with home made food and care."

Harjot Singh, a Delhi resident, was trying to return to India along with his friends during the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Due to lack of space in the train, he booked a cab to reach the Poland border, but on his way he was suddenly stopped and asked to return back to Ukraine.

As soon as the cab driver took a u-turn, shelling started. Amid this firing, Harjot Singh was shot and was left injured. He lost his passport during the incident. The Indian government acted swiftly as soon as they received information about the incident. Following this, immediate arrangements were made for his treatment by the Indian embassy.

The Indian government has started 'Operation Ganga' programme to rescue the Indians nationals stranded in Ukraine.