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Seafarer's Death: Missing Organs Spark Justice Call
1 Jul
Summary
- Widow seeks justice for husband's mysterious death and missing organs.
- Post-mortem revealed absence of all major internal organs.
- Company failed to provide accident report or foreign autopsy.
Ranjana Chauhan is demanding justice following the mysterious death of her husband, Indian seafarer Rakesh Chauhan, in May. A post-mortem conducted in India revealed that nearly all of his major internal organs were missing, making the cause of death impossible to determine. The report also noted extensive surgical stitching on the body, suggesting prior organ retrieval.
Rakesh, a marine fitter, died aboard a vessel in Venezuela. His father stated the company described his death as an accident, but failed to provide any investigation or foreign autopsy reports. The Forward Seamen's Union of India is urging Venezuelan authorities and the Indian Embassy to investigate transparently and ensure adequate compensation for the bereaved family.
