New Delhi, July 4 -- A 33-year-old Indian mariner from Uttar Pradesh reportedly lost his life in Venezuela's Falcon state on 7 May. His body came back to his home country in an abysmal state, without his vital internal organs. Completely hollowed out body of the deceased sailor, identified as Rakesh Chauhan, was repatriated with brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, stomach and intestines missing. Soon after this tragic incident surfaced, India sought an urgent investigation into the case.

Indian Embassy in Caracas issued a statement: "The Embassy of India, Caracas has sought a thorough investigation by Venezuelan authorities on the desecration and removal of organs of the mortal remains of late Shri. Rakesh Chauhan. Mission has continued...