Indian seafarer’s body returns from Venezuela ‘without heart, brain, liver’; probe demanded

Summary

The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) has demanded a high-level investigation into the death of an Indian seafarer in Venezuela after alleging that an autopsy conducted in India found all of his major internal organs missing. The union has urged the Centre and the Indian Embassy in Venezuela to intervene, saying the circumstances surrounding the death of Rakesh Chauhan, a seafarer from Deoria in Uttar Pradesh, remain unexplained. The family subsequently sought a fresh post-mortem examination in India. ⚠️ SHOCKING CASE — Indian Seafarer #RakeshChauhan reported dead in #Venezuela . Calling the case “shocking” and “unacceptable”, the FSUI said Indian seafarers were increasingly being exposed to risks while working abroad. Earlier in June, three Indian seafarers were killed after a commercial vessel was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting maritime unions to seek stronger protection for Indian crew members. Of the 24 Indian crew onboard, 21 Indians have been rescued thus far and 03 Indians are reportedly missing. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ...