India on Thursday said it has received Ukraine’s request for consular access to six of its nationals arrested in a terror-linked case, asserting that the matter will be addressed in accordance with legal provisions.Responding to queries, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the case was currently under probe by relevant agencies and remained sub-judice.“This is a legal matter and the concerned agencies are investigating it,” Jaiswal said during the weekly media briefing.Confirming receipt of Kyiv’s request, he added, “Yes, we have received a consular access request and this will be addressed keeping in mind the legal requirements involved in this particular case.”Case orchestrated to hurt ties, fears kyivThe Embassy of Ukraine has expressed “serious concern” over the case, raising the possibility of it being “orchestrated and politically motivated”, and rejecting any suggestion of state involvement in terrorismKyiv has sought active cooperation under the bilateral framework, stressing it has no interest in activities that could threaten India’s securityThe development comes amid diplomatic exchanges between New Delhi and Kyiv following the arrest of seven foreign nationals — six Ukrainians and one American — by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with an alleged terror plot with cross-border links.On questions related to the accused travelling to Mizoram, a notified protected area, the MEA indicated that compliance with travel regulations would be determined during the judicial process.“There are certain restricted and protected areas in India where prior permission is required. Whether they were in possession of such permissions will come out in court proceedings,” Jaiswal said, adding that investigative details were best addressed by the NIA.According to probe agency officials, the accused are alleged to have entered India and subsequently travelled to the Northeast before moving into Myanmar, where they reportedly established links with insurgent groups and were involved in imparting drone and weapons training.