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Indian Seafarer's Missing Organs and Discrepancies in Venezuela Death Case
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2026-07-04 08:32   Incidents   10

Indian Seafarer's Missing Organs and Discrepancies in Venezuela Death Case

The body of 33-year-old Indian seafarer Rakesh Chauhan, who died in Venezuela's Falcon state on May 7, was repatriated to India with all vital organs missing, including brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, stomach, and intestines.A post-mortem in Uttar Pradesh revealed the absence of these organs, raising questions about the cause of death.His wife, Ranjana, alleged murder, accusing the shipping company of withholding information and failing to return personal belongings.The Forward Seamen's Union of India highlighted discrepancies, including a wrong name on the body receipt and mismatched vessel details.India has demanded an urgent investigation into the case, with the External Affairs Ministry confirming action.Venezuelan authorities have not provided local autopsy reports, leaving the family without closure.The case highlights concerns about the treatment of Indian seafarers abroad and the need for transparency in such incidents.

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