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Karnataka Police Finds Russian Woman And Two Young Daughters Living For Days In An Isolated Cave, Surrounded By Snakes And Landslide Risk, In Southern India
The police in the state of Karnataka, in southern India, recently found a Russian woman and her two young daughters living isolated in a cave. The discovery was made during a routine patrol on July 9, in the hills of Ramatirtha Hill, a popular area for tourists.
The woman was identified as Nina Kutina, 40, accompanied by her daughters aged 6 and 4. According to police officer Sridhar SR, they had been living in the cave for more than a week.
The case drew the attention of local authorities because the region often receives foreign visitors and presents natural risks, such as snakes and landslides.
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Patrolling Aimed To Protect Foreign Tourists
According to police superintendent M. Narayana, the team was patrolling the area to ensure the safety of tourists during the rainy season. “The area is popular among foreigners, but it has many dangers. That’s why we started patrolling the forests since last year,” he told the BBC.
During the inspection, one of the officers reported that a blonde child ran out of the cave. Upon entering, the agents found Kutina and the other girl.
The mother said she spent her days meditating by candlelight and had a spiritual interest in living in the forest.
Repatriation And Irregular Migratory Situation
The authorities reported that Kutina had overstayed her visa, and therefore, they are taking measures to repatriate her to Russia.
She and her daughters were transferred to a detention center for foreigners in irregular situations.
In a statement, the police stated that the woman appeared calm and maintained religious habits.
Photographs released show the entrance of the cave covered with makeshift curtains made of red saris. Inside, there were images of Hindu deities on the walls, reinforcing her spiritual interest.
The Russian Woman Was A Teacher And Adventurer
During the interrogation, Kutina revealed that she worked as a Russian teacher in Goa, another tourist state in southern India.
Officer Sridhar commented that her motivation seemed to be a love for adventure. “It was just the love for adventure that brought her here,” he declared.
The woman also reported that she enjoyed spending time reading, painting, and singing with her daughters. She told the Press Trust of India that she lived “in peace” in the cave and appreciated the simplicity of the place.
Farewell Message And Family Loss Of The Woman
After being found, Kutina sent a message to her friends saying: “Our peaceful life in the cave has come to an end — our home in the cave has been destroyed.” The phrase was shared by the Indian police in an official note.
She also revealed that she was the mother of four children. The oldest died in a car accident in Goa the previous year, and another, aged 11, currently lives in Russia.
With information from CBS News.
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