Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21pm on 03 Jul 2026,Friday India Global
India has formally asked Venezuelan authorities to investigate the death of Indian seafarer Rakesh Chauhan after his body was returned with several vital organs reportedly missing. The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian Embassy in Caracas has taken up the matter and sought a thorough probe into the circumstances surrounding his death and the handling of his remains. Chauhan's family has questioned the official account of his death and demanded justice. The government has assured full diplomatic support as it presses Venezuela for answers and a transparent investigation into the disturbing case. (PC: HT)