Authorities are piecing together how Nina Kutina and her children ended up living in a cave, as they face deportation from India.
**Mystery of Russian Woman and Daughters Found Living in Cave in India**
**Mystery of Russian Woman and Daughters Found Living in Cave in India**
Police investigate the unusual case of a Russian family residing in a Karnataka cave without documentation.
In a bewildering turn of events, local authorities in Karnataka, India, are uncovering the story behind a Russian woman and her two young daughters who were found living in a cave. The woman, identified as Nina Kutina, and her children, aged six and five, were discovered on July 9 by police conducting routine forest patrols near Ramteertha hills, close to the tourist area of Goa.
Officials have confirmed that the family lacks valid documentation to remain in India and has since been placed in a detention center near Bengaluru, pending deportation. Nina Kutina, age 40, has expressed her contentment with their cave-dwelling lifestyle, in interviews with India's ANI news agency, emphasizing that "nature provides good health."
The circumstances surrounding how Kutina and her daughters came to inhabit the cave remain obscure. Local superintendent of police, M Narayana, noted the area’s appeal to tourists and the dangers posed by snakes and potential landslides. The discovery began when officers noticed brightly colored clothing hung to dry and were soon greeted by a blonde girl running from the cave, leading them in.
Inside, they found meager belongings—plastic mats, clothing, and groceries like instant noodles—and the cave's entrance covered with bright saris. Videos from police sources showcase the children, dressed in traditional attire, and appearing at ease in their surroundings.
While Kutina cited a one-week stay in the cave, police believe she had lived there longer, mentioning her previous residency in another cave in Goa. The local authorities have established contact with the Russian consulate regarding her case. Kutina mentioned her tragic loss of a son in a car accident last year, claiming that her second son, 11 years old, remains in Russia.
Dror Goldstein, the father of her daughters, has come forward stating his intent to secure joint custody. He expressed concern over Kutina's decision to leave Goa without informing him. Reportedly, he approached local authorities with a missing persons complaint regarding his children.
Despite her assertion that their cave life flourished in health and happiness, Kutina has voiced dissatisfaction with her current detention, contrasting it with her previous life. Authorities noted her expired visa situation, having no valid documentation since earlier this year due to a loss of her passport.
Kutina's accounts of her lifestyle in the cave, including meditation and spiritual practices, conflicted with her surprise at the discovery, underscoring the complexity of her personal situation. As the investigation unfolds, the fate of the family remains tethered to bureaucratic processes that overshadow their unconventional existence in nature.
Officials have confirmed that the family lacks valid documentation to remain in India and has since been placed in a detention center near Bengaluru, pending deportation. Nina Kutina, age 40, has expressed her contentment with their cave-dwelling lifestyle, in interviews with India's ANI news agency, emphasizing that "nature provides good health."
The circumstances surrounding how Kutina and her daughters came to inhabit the cave remain obscure. Local superintendent of police, M Narayana, noted the area’s appeal to tourists and the dangers posed by snakes and potential landslides. The discovery began when officers noticed brightly colored clothing hung to dry and were soon greeted by a blonde girl running from the cave, leading them in.
Inside, they found meager belongings—plastic mats, clothing, and groceries like instant noodles—and the cave's entrance covered with bright saris. Videos from police sources showcase the children, dressed in traditional attire, and appearing at ease in their surroundings.
While Kutina cited a one-week stay in the cave, police believe she had lived there longer, mentioning her previous residency in another cave in Goa. The local authorities have established contact with the Russian consulate regarding her case. Kutina mentioned her tragic loss of a son in a car accident last year, claiming that her second son, 11 years old, remains in Russia.
Dror Goldstein, the father of her daughters, has come forward stating his intent to secure joint custody. He expressed concern over Kutina's decision to leave Goa without informing him. Reportedly, he approached local authorities with a missing persons complaint regarding his children.
Despite her assertion that their cave life flourished in health and happiness, Kutina has voiced dissatisfaction with her current detention, contrasting it with her previous life. Authorities noted her expired visa situation, having no valid documentation since earlier this year due to a loss of her passport.
Kutina's accounts of her lifestyle in the cave, including meditation and spiritual practices, conflicted with her surprise at the discovery, underscoring the complexity of her personal situation. As the investigation unfolds, the fate of the family remains tethered to bureaucratic processes that overshadow their unconventional existence in nature.
