Kanpur engineer released days after detention in Russia, returns home

09-Sep-2026

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Chandan Gupta, a Kanpur-based engineer detained in Russia, was released and safely returned home after his employer, UFlex Ltd, provided legal assistance. His wife, Sneha, expressed gratitude towards BJP MP Seema Dwivedi and the Sarv Vaishya Samaj for their support. 

Sneha had feared her husband might be forced to join the Russian army amid personnel shortages but denied any wrongdoing or allegations against him. The Indian Embassy confirmed involvement, but details of the detention remain unclear.