The woman, Sneha Gupta, who identifies herself as an advocate on her Instagram profile, made the allegations in a video posted on social media on Sunday. (Photo: Instagram/ advocatesnehaguota8106)An Indian woman in Russia has raised an SOS call from Moscow after alleging that her husband was detained by Russian police and pressured to join the Russian military, prompting the Indian Embassy to seek consular access to him.The woman, Sneha Gupta, who identifies herself as an advocate on her Instagram profile, made the allegations in a video posted on social media on Sunday. View this post on Instagram Woman alleges husband was detained in MoscowIn the video, Sneha identified her husband as Chandan Gupta, who, according to her, is an engineer from Kanpur. She claimed that her family was living in Moscow on his “highly qualified specialist” visa issued through a Noida-based company that employed him.Indian woman claims husband was pressured to join Russian militarySneha claimed that Russian police took her husband into custody around 12:30 am (local time) on Sunday, and that he was being held by Russian authorities despite “having committed no wrongdoing.” Alleging that her husband was being pressured to join the Russian military, Sneha said that a shortage of military personnel in Russia had led to attempts to recruit foreign nationals.We have seen a social media post by an Indian national regarding her husband. We are in touch with her and the local authorities in the matter. As per law enforcement authorities, it is a legal matter and they are looking into it. The Embassy has also sought consular access.…— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) September 6, 2026In the video, Sneha said the couple has a 10-year-old son and added that she has been distressed over her husband’s detention, and since she doesn’t speak the local Russian language, she is unsure how to deal with the situation.‘Please help my husband and get him released’“I appeal to the Honourable Chief Minister, Yogi ji, that the police here took my husband away at around 12.30 am at night…They are not releasing him..How are we supposed to leave this place? Please help my husband and get him released,” Sneha said in the video.Indian Embassy seeks consular accessMeanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Russia on Sunday responded to the video appeal made by Sneha and said in a post on X that it was in touch with her and local authorities over the matter.“We have seen a social media post by an Indian national regarding her husband. We are in touch with her and the local authorities in the matter. As per law enforcement authorities, it is a legal matter, and they are looking into it. The Embassy has also sought consular access,” the Embassy of India in Russia said in the X post.The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramTags:Indian embassyRussia