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Sailor's Body Repatriated With All Organs Missing
3 Jul
Summary
- Indian seafarer Rakesh Chauhan's body repatriated from Venezuela.
- Autopsy in India revealed all internal organs were missing.
- India's embassy in Caracas is demanding a full investigation.
The Indian embassy in Caracas is demanding a comprehensive investigation into the death of 33-year-old Indian seafarer Rakesh Chauhan, who allegedly died of cardiac arrest in Venezuela in May. His body was repatriated to his hometown in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, where a subsequent post-mortem revealed a disturbing finding: all internal organs, including the brain, heart, and lungs, were absent.
The Federation of Seafarers' Unions of India (FSUI) highlighted the case, noting that Chauhan's remains arrived without an official report from Venezuelan authorities. The official Indian autopsy report detailed extensive stitching on the body, suggesting prior intervention, but no antemortem injuries were found. The cause of death could not be determined due to the absence of organs.
This situation has raised serious questions about transparency and the treatment of Indian workers abroad. The Indian embassy has stated its continued pursuit of the matter with local Venezuelan authorities to ensure accountability and provide answers to the grieving family.
