As the situation worsened in war-gripped Ukraine and the Indian government asked students to reach the borders for evacuation, many walked around 40 km to the Poland check post. Speaking to mid-day over the phone, Smith Patel, a student, said he now hopes that the Indian government will help them fly back home. 

Russia started the invasion of Ukraine early Thursday morning, while everyone was in deep sleep. Scared Indian students of medical colleges contacted the Indian embassy for help and were told to reach the Poland border, which is about 43 km away. Due to lack of transportation, the students, carrying their heavy luggage, decided to walk as they wanted to be safe as soon as possible.