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Sailor's body returned from Venezuela with 'missing' organs; Indian embassy seeks probe
Published 3 July 2026 ยท india
The Indian Embassy in Venezuela is demanding a full investigation into allegations that Indian sailor Rakesh Chauhan's organs were removed before his body was sent
The Indian Embassy in Venezuela is demanding a full investigation into allegations that Indian sailor Rakesh Chauhan's organs were removed before his body was sent home. His family claims he died suspiciously on a Venezuelan vessel, and a second post-mortem in India revealed his body was completely devoid of internal organs. The Forward Seamen's Union of India is also pushing for answers and has highlighted discrepancies in repatriation documents.
Published: July 3, 2026 โข 10:44 AM IST ยท Updated: July 3, 2026 โข 11:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The Indian Embassy in Venezuela is demanding a full investigation into allegations that Indian sailor Rakesh Chauhan's organs were removed before his body was sent home.
His family claims he died suspiciously on a Venezuelan vessel, and a second post-mortem in India revealed his body was completely devoid of internal organs.
The Forward Seamen's Union of India is also pushing for answers and has highlighted discrepancies in repatriation documents.