Indian court extends detention of six Ukrainians accused of "terrorism"
An Indian court has again ruled at a closed hearing to keep six detained Ukrainian nationals, who are allegedly suspected of preparing terrorist attacks, in custody for 30 days. Ukrainian representatives were not allowed to attend the latest hearings.
Source: Ukrainian Foreign Ministry in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda
Quote: "On 6 April, the Special Court of India's National Investigation Agency at its latest session ruled in a closed hearing to keep the detained Ukrainian citizens in judicial custody for 30 days.
Despite repeated demands from the Ukrainian side, representatives of the Embassy of Ukraine were not allowed to attend the last two court hearings on selecting a restraint measure for the detained Ukrainians."
Details: The embassy added that it is using "all available political and diplomatic instruments" to secure consular access to the detainees.
Background:
- In March, Indian media outlets reported the detention of six Ukrainians in India on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks.
- Ukraine's Foreign Ministry stressed that there is no evidence confirming the involvement of these citizens in unlawful activity.
- On 27 March, the Special Court of India's National Investigation Agency ruled at a closed hearing to keep the detained Ukrainian citizens in custody until 6 April.
- The Indian authorities have not granted consular access to six Ukrainian citizens since their detention on 13 March.
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