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Foreign Nationals Arrested for Training Militias in India

3/20/2026

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On March 13, the National Investigation Agency arrested foreigners at Indian airports, including American Matthew Aaron Van Dyke, for entering Mizoram without permits.
They allegedly trained anti-junta militias in drone warfare and supported proscribed Indian insurgent groups.
The arrests sparked a dispute with Ukraine, which demanded consular access and the release of its citizens.
Officials say case relies on intelligence from Russian authorities, though this has not been confirmed.

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On March 13, the National Investigation Agency arrested foreigners at Indian airports, including American Matthew Aaron Van Dyke, for entering Mizoram without permits.
They allegedly trained anti-junta militias in drone warfare and supported proscribed Indian insurgent groups.
The arrests sparked a dispute with Ukraine, which demanded consular access and the release of its citizens.
Officials say case relies on intelligence from Russian authorities, though this has not been confirmed.