Supreme Court directs MEA to appoint nodal officer, arrange DNA tests for families of Indians killed in Russia-Ukraine war

The Supreme Court issued directions to aid families of Indian nationals recruited into the Russian military. The Ministry of External Affairs will appoint a nodal officer to coordinate with affected families. DNA tests will be arranged to identify mortal remains of deceased individuals. Legal services authorities will assist families in obtaining remains and filing compensation claims. The MEA must provide details in vernacular languages for better understanding.