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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Gokarna cave saga: Karnataka HC halts deportation of Russian woman's kids; cites child rights
Karnataka High Court has temporarily halted the deportation of two young Russian girls, aged 4 and 6, following concerns about their welfare NEW DELHI: Karnataka High Court has temporarily halted the deportation of a Russian woman's two children, emphasising that their best interests as mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Nina Kutina (40) and her daughters Preya (6) and Ama (4) were rescued by police from the Ramatirtha cave in Gokarna, Uttara Kannada, on July 11. She had continued staying there despite her visa having expired, as per officials. Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav passed the order while hearing a writ petition filed against the sudden deportation notice issued to the children. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru The petitioner, represented by advocate Beena Pillai, told the court that the deportation ignored the children's welfare and violated the principles of the UNCRC. The assistant solicitor general, appearing for the Union of India, informed the court that the children do not currently possess valid travel or identity documents. Based on this submission, the court observed that immediate deportation was not reasonable at this stage The bench also ordered a detailed hearing and asked the authorities to file a written affidavit confirming the absence of documents and submit objections within two weeks. The court further directed that no deportation should take place without informing the bench first, effectively pausing any further action until the next hearing on August 18.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Israeli man demands custody of daughters found living with Russian woman in Karnataka cave, says 'want to be father'
Days after a Russian woman and her two young daughters were discovered living in a forest cave near Gokarna, Karnataka, the story has taken a dramatic turn, one that now involves an emotional custody appeal by the children's Israeli father, Dror Goldstein. As per a TOI report, Goldstein expressed his heartfelt plea: 'My wish is to be close to my two daughters. I demand shared custody. I want to be able to meet them, to be close to them and to be a father. That's all.' Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category healthcare Data Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics MCA Artificial Intelligence CXO Finance Management Data Science Product Management Technology MBA PGDM Healthcare Public Policy others Operations Management Others Digital Marketing Project Management Leadership Degree Design Thinking Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow CERT-IIML Healthcare Management India Starts on undefined Get Details Life in the Wild: 'We woke up with the sun' The children, Preya (6) and Ama (4), were found on 11 July alongside their mother, Nina Kutina , in a remote cave in the Ramatirtha hills of Kumta taluk. The trio had reportedly spent nearly two weeks there in isolation, relying entirely on their surroundings and minimal resources. Kutina, an artist and traveller originally from Russia, told PTI that the life they led in the forest was not one of desperation, but of self-reliance and peace. 'We woke up with the sun, swam in rivers and lived in nature... We painted, sang songs, read books, and lived peacefully.' Live Events Their forest retreat, according to Kutina, was not a sign of neglect but a conscious escape from a world she believes often misunderstands people like her. 'A mother of four, with no hospital births' Kutina described herself as a mother of four who has spent over 15 years travelling through nearly 20 countries. She said all her children were born without medical assistance, and she has personally educated them, including Preya and Ama, who have never been to formal school. 'They are very smart, healthy, and talented. Everyone who meets them says so,' she claimed, adding that she now intends to homeschool them formally. Kutina earns through artwork, babysitting, teaching, and music videos. She also receives occasional support from her family. 'And if I can't find work, my brother, father or even my son helps me. So we always have enough money for what we need.' 'We were happier in the forest' While the family was moved out of the forest for safety reasons, Kutina now claims that their current situation is far worse. 'We are now kept in an uncomfortable place. It's dirty, there's no privacy and we get only plain rice to eat,' she said in an interview, alleging that many of their belongings, including the ashes of her late son, were taken. She insists the media coverage has misrepresented her. 'Everything shown on TV about us is false. I have videos and photos that show how clean and happy our life was before.' An emotional return to India and questions over custody Kutina said she hasn't returned to Russia due to personal losses and legal issues, the most devastating being the death of her son nine months ago. 'There were multiple personal losses, not just the death of my son, but also a few other close people. We were constantly dealing with grief, paperwork, and other problems.' Despite visiting four other countries recently, Kutina says she always found herself returning to India. 'We love India deeply, its environment, its people, everything.' She is now in contact with the Russian Embassy, which is reportedly offering her and the children assistance. Inputs from TOI
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Time of India
8 years after visa expiry, Russian woman discovered living in Karnataka cave
In the sacred hills of Ramatirtha near Kumta in Karnataka, an unusual story unfolded, a tale of solitude, spirituality, and survival. Last week, a routine police patrol turned into something out of a novel when officers discovered a Russian woman and her two young children living deep inside a cave. The woman, identified as 40-year-old Nina Kutina, also known locally as Mohi, had been residing there in isolation for nearly two weeks, along with her daughters Preya (6) and Ama (4). What stunned authorities was not just the setting, a natural cave tucked away in dense jungle, but the fact that Mohi's visa had expired eight years ago, in 2017. Mohi's journey to the remote hill cave reportedly began years earlier, when she arrived in India on a business visa. From Goa, she eventually found her way to Gokarna, a coastal temple town in Karnataka known for attracting spiritual seekers and sadhus. There, she immersed herself in Hindu philosophy and Indian spiritual traditions, captivated enough to detach herself from the outside world. Read more: 7 places to visit near Delhi within 250 km (2025 Edition) Her modest makeshift home inside the cave was no more than a survival space, minimal and sacred. Inside, she kept a Rudra idol and spent her days performing puja and meditating, all while caring for her two young children. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 무릎에서 소리나거나 무거운 느낌 드는 분만 읽으세요. 큰딸민지 더 알아보기 Undo by Taboola by Taboola No electricity. No help. Just prayer, rituals, and the forest. On Friday, during a routine patrol following a landslide alert in the area, Circle Police Inspector Sridhar and his team noticed something strange, sarees and other clothes hanging to dry outside a cave entrance. Curious, they navigated the treacherous terrain and discovered the trio inside. Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police M Narayana told PTI, 'Our patrolling team spotted saree and other clothes being hung for drying outside the cave in Ramatirtha Hill. When they went there, they spotted Mohi along with her children Preya and Ama.' The discovery left officials stunned, especially considering the challenging conditions of the area. He further noted, "It was quite surprising how she and her children survived in the woods and what they ate,' Narayana said. 'Thankfully, nothing untoward happened to her or the children during their time in the forest.' Read more: Understanding Customs and Immigration: What travellers need to know Preliminary investigations suggest Mohi had made her way to the cave from Goa, although how long she had been off the radar is still unclear. Officials believe she may have been leading a nomadic or reclusive lifestyle in various places across India before arriving in Gokarna. Authorities have now moved Mohi and her children to a nearby ashram run by a Sadhvi, where they are being taken care of. 'We have arranged her stay in an ashram, run by a Sadhvi,' Narayana stated. 'We have initiated the process to take her to Bengaluru from Gokarna and begin the deportation process.' The Russian Embassy has been contacted via a local NGO to start formal deportation proceedings. Meanwhile, questions linger—not just about visa violations, but about the deeply personal journey that led one woman to renounce modern life and raise her children in the wilderness of coastal Karnataka. Was it an act of spiritual awakening, or a tale of escape? For now, Mohi's story remains as mysterious as the cave she called home.
Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Indian Express
Russian woman, her two daughters found in Karnataka cave, visa expired in 2017
A spiritually-inclined Russian woman and her two young children were rescued from a remote cave nestled in the serene yet treacherous Ramatirtha hills of Kumta taluk in Uttara Kannada district, police said Saturday. Police identified the woman as Nina Kutina, 40, alias Mohi, who had journeyed from Russia to India on a business visa and found her way to Gokarna via Goa, drawn deeply by the Hinduism and Indian spiritual traditions. Her children, Preya (6) and Ama (4), had accompanied her into the forest, where they had been living in complete seclusion for nearly two weeks. They had made a humble home inside a natural cave surrounded by dense woods and steep slopes. There, Mohi kept a Rudra idol and spent her days in 'Puja' and meditation. It was during a routine patrol Friday, following a recent landslide that Circle Police Inspector Sridhar and his team spotted clothes hanging outside the cave. The officers made their way through the thick shrubs of Ramatirtha Hill and found Mohi and her two children in the cave. Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police M Narayana, speaking to PTI Saturday, said, 'Our patrolling team spotted saree and other clothes hung for drying outside the cave in Ramatirtha Hill. When they went there, they spotted Mohi along with her children Preya and Ama.' He added, 'It was surprising how she and her children survived in the woods and what they ate' According to him, the woman may have reached the cave from Goa. It was also found that her visa had expired in 2017. How long she has been living in India remains unclear, he said. Narayana said, 'We have arranged her stay in an ashram, run by a Sadhvi. We have initiated the process to take her to Bengaluru from Gokarna and begin the deportation process.' With the help of a local NGO, the Russian Embassy was contacted and formalities set in motion to deport her.
Mint
12-07-2025
- Mint
40-year-old Russian woman found living in remote Karnataka cave with two kids, rescued
A 40-year-old Russian woman, Nina Kutina, was rescued from a remote cave in the Ramatirtha hills of Kumta taluk, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, after living in near-complete isolation for nearly two weeks. Her two young children, aged six and four were also rescued. According to a PTI report, Kutina, also known as Mohi, had journeyed from Russia to India on a business visa and found her way to the sacred coastal town of Gokarna via Goa, drawn deeply by the Hinduism and Indian spiritual traditions. Mohi and her two children, Preya (6) and Ama (4), had been living in complete seclusion for nearly two weeks. They had taken shelter inside a natural cave surrounded by dense woods and steep slopes. Inside, Mohi kept a Rudra idol and spent her days in 'Puja' and meditation, seeking spiritual peace amidst nature. Her only companions were her two little children, the PTI report added. The small family was rescued after police officials spotted clothes hanging outside the cave during a routine patrol on Friday, following a recent landslide. Circle Police Inspector Sridhar and his team of officers made their way through the thick shrubs of Ramatirtha Hill and found Mohi and her two children in the cave. Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police M Narayana, speaking to PTI on Saturday, said, "Our patrolling team spotted saree and other clothes being hung for drying outside the cave in Ramatirtha Hill. When they went there, they spotted Mohi along with her children Preya and Ama." He added, "It was quite surprising how she and her children survived in the woods and what they ate. Thankfully, nothing untoward happened to her or the children during their time in the forest." Police further said that Mohi may have reached the cave from Goa. Her visa had expired in 2017, but it was unclear how long she had been living in India. SP Narayana further said, "We have arranged her stay in an ashram, run by a Sadhvi. We have initiated the process to take her to Bengaluru from Gokarna and begin the deportation process." With the help of a local NGO, the Russian Embassy was contacted and formalities were set in motion to deport her.
