The family of Rakesh Chauhan, a 33-year-old Indian seafarer whose body was repatriated from Venezuela, is demanding a thorough investigation after a second autopsy revealed missing internal organs. Initial reports claimed he died from fall-related injuries, but the shocking findings raise serious questions about the circumstances of his death.
Rakesh Chauhan, a 33-year-old Indian seafarer from Deoria, tragically died in Venezuela from cardiac arrest. His family, shocked by the absence of vital organs during a post-mortem in India, is demanding accountability from Venezuelan authorities. The Forward Seafarers’ Union of India is advocating for justice and further investigation.
The body of Shivanand Chaurasia, an Indian seafarer killed in a US military strike, has returned to his village in Deoria. His family mourns deeply, demanding justice, including ₹1 crore compensation and martyr status. They initially refused last rites, seeking a second post-mortem amid their grief and demands for accountability.
An Indian national, 35-year-old Nishanth Uirthanathan, passed away due to medical complications aboard the MT Celestial at Duqm Port, Oman. The Indian embassy in Muscat confirmed arrangements for repatriation of his remains. This incident follows the recent deaths of three Indian seafarers in a U.S. strike, raising political concerns.
A fire on a cargo vessel off Oman left 24-year-old Indian seafarer K. Gopianan unaccounted for. In his last message, he reported the fire and that he was following the captain’s orders. Over two weeks later, his family remains frustrated by the lack of updates on search efforts.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has informed the family of the missing seafarer and is providing necessary support. A fact-finding investigation is underway to ensure compliance with legal obligations. State minister Sampad Chandra Swain has urged Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal to expedite rescue efforts for Mohapatra.
A 32-year-old Indian seafarer was evacuated from a container vessel off Durban due to a serious medical condition. The National Sea Rescue Institute coordinated the rescue, transferring the patient to their craft using a Stokes basket stretcher. He was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition, expected to recover fully.
