Russian Woman and Her Two Daughters Discovered Living in a Karnataka Cave 🏞️

Russian Woman and Her Daughters Rescued from Cave Dwelling in Gokarna 🏞️

Discovery During Police Patrol🚨

A Russian woman and her two young daughters were recently found living in a hazardous cave atop Ramatirtha Hill in Karnataka’s Gokarna. The discovery was made on July 9 around 5:00 PM, when Inspector Sridhar SR and his team from the Gokarna Police Station were patrolling the area to ensure tourist safety.

Movement Spotted Near Dangerous Cave👀

During their patrol, the police noticed movement near a cave located in a landslide-prone zone deep within the forest. Upon investigation, they found Nina Kutina (40) residing there with her daughters, Prema (6 years, 7 months) and Ama (4 years).

Seeking Spiritual Solitude🧘‍♀️

Nina explained that she had travelled from Goa to Gokarna in search of spiritual solitude, choosing the cave to engage in meditation and prayer away from urban distractions.

Authorities Concerned Over Safety⚠️

Despite her intentions, the authorities expressed grave concern over the safety of the children, as the area is known for dangerous wildlife, including venomous snakes, and had witnessed a major landslide in July 2024. After counselling her about the risks, the police escorted the family down the hill.

Relocated to Ashram in Bankikodla Village🏠

At Nina’s request, she was relocated to an ashram in Bankikodla village of Kumta taluk, run by Swami Yogaratna Saraswati, an 80-year-old female monk. However, during the process, Nina was initially hesitant to share information about her passport and visa status.

Missing Documents Recovered🔎

After sustained questioning by police, welfare officers, and the ashram head, she revealed that her documents were possibly left behind in the cave. A joint search operation by Gokarna Police and Forest Department officials led to the recovery of her passport and visa documents.

Visa Overstay Revealed📜

It was found that Nina had entered India on a Business Visa valid until April 17, 2017. An Exit Permit was later issued by FRRO Panaji on April 19, 2018, and records showed she exited to Nepal before re-entering India on September 8, 2018, thereby overstaying her permitted duration.

Shifted to Protective Custody👮‍♀️

Given the visa violation, Nina and her daughters were shifted to the Women’s Reception Centre in Karwar, operated by the Department of Women and Child Development, where they are currently under protective custody.

Deportation Proceedings Initiated✈️

The Superintendent of Police, Uttara Kannada, has initiated formal correspondence with the FRRO Bengaluru to facilitate the family’s deportation back to Russia. They will soon be presented before the FRRO authorities in Bengaluru for further proceedings.

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