17.07.2025 13:46
A Russian mother and her two young daughters, who had been living in a cave in the forested area of Gokarna in Karnataka, India, for a full 7 years, were found by security forces.
A Russian citizen, Nina Kutina, who was found living in a cave in the southern Indian state of Karnataka with her two small children, shocked security forces. The 40-year-old woman managed to survive in the wilderness with her children for seven years despite her visa expiring. Following the revelation of the incident, the Indian police launched a comprehensive investigation into both Kutina's background and the safety of the children.
CAME IN 2017 ON A WORK VISA, RETREATED IN 2028
Authorities stated that Kutina entered India on a work visa in 2017, temporarily left the country after her visa expired, but returned in 2018 and moved to the Gokarna area near Goa. It was learned that the woman began living in a cave near Ramatirtha Hill to be alone and meditate.
THEY SURVIVED ON INSTANT NOODLES AND PLASTIC COVERS
Kutina and her children were noticed during a police patrol in the forest. It was determined that the family had been living completely isolated for about two weeks. The family, who stayed in a primitive shelter made of plastic covers, stated that they were feeding on instant noodles. Kutina expressed that she transformed the cave into a "spiritual space" by placing a sacred statue inside.
THE LOCAL PEOPLE WERE AWARE BUT DID NOT KNOW THE TRUE CONDITIONS
Although the locals knew that the woman and her children were living in the area, they were unaware of the seriousness of their living conditions. Despite Kutina claiming that she lost her passport and visa documents, the documents were found near the cave.
Authorities acknowledged that while Kutina's intentions were spiritual, they had serious concerns regarding the safety of the children. Due to the insecurity of the forested area where the cave was located, the police persuaded Kutina to leave the forest with her family.
THEY WERE PLACED IN A MONASTERY, AN INVESTIGATION WAS INITIATED
At Kutina's request, the three-member family was placed in a monastery in the Kumta area. Authorities stated that they were investigating not only the aspects of migration and visa violations but also the humanitarian aspect concerning the physical and psychological well-being of the children.
The questions of how Kutina survived in nature for seven years, why she made this decision, and what the children experienced during this process are currently at the center of the police investigation.