Russian Woman and Daughters Found ‌Living in Indian Forest Cave, Facing Deportation

A ⁤Russian woman,‌ identified only as “Itch,” and her two ⁢young daughters have been discovered living in a cave in the forests of Karnataka, India, after an extended period of undocumented stay. The trio, who had been residing in ⁣the cave for approximately two months, were found ⁤by ‌police during a routine patrol. Itch had reportedly‍ stayed in the ‍same cave on⁣ two or three previous occasions, seeking mental calm.

The ​daughters, aged around six-and-a-half and four, were both​ born in India. Officials reported that‌ they appeared physically healthy and ‍mentally ⁤alert. Though, ‍Itch refused ⁢to provide any details about her husband or the children’s father, stating only that she did not ​wish to discuss him.

A Life Beyond Modern Luxuries

After persuading the trio to​ leave the cave, police arranged for them to spend⁢ the night at a nearby ashram run by an 80-year-old⁣ female Swamiji from the Shankara ⁣Prasad​ Foundation. According to officers, the‌ children were visibly‍ excited to experience electricity and sleep on proper beds – luxuries they had never encountered before.

What’s Next?

The following morning, Sub-Inspector sridhar received a ⁤WhatsApp message from Itch, written in Russian. In it, she expressed profound ‍sadness over being separated from the forest. “She wrote that she loved India, the forests, and meditation,” Sridhar recounted.‌ “She felt heartbroken and blamed us for taking her away from nature.”

Itch and her daughters have now been placed in a women’s shelter for their safety, while legal steps for ⁣their⁤ deportation have been initiated.

According to The Indian express, lawyer Sahana Basavapatna, who has experience ​with similar immigration cases, explained that deportations can often be delayed due to funding issues.In many instances, neither the​ Indian government nor the individual’s home country ‌covers⁢ the cost of return travel, leading to prolonged stays in detention centers until the person can arrange the funds themselves.

Though, in rare cases involving nationals from countries considered security risks, the Indian ​government may fund the deportation to expedite ‍the process.

Itch’s expired visa renders her an illegal immigrant. As her children were born during her undocumented stay, they ⁣are not eligible for Indian citizenship.

officials confirmed that ⁣Itch and her daughters are scheduled to appear before the Foreigners Regional Registration office (FRRO) in bengaluru⁢ on July 14. A female police officer will accompany them during the proceedings. “They will be​ handed over to FRRO ⁤officers for further action⁤ and to initiate contact with the Russian embassy,” SP narayana confirmed.

With input from agencies