Himachal Merchant Navy Officer Among 3 Indians Detained on US-Seized Oil Tanker

• Three Indian citizens, including a 26-year-old Merchant Navy officer from Himachal Pradesh, were detained after the US seized the oil tanker Marinera.
• The Marinera was intercepted in the North Atlantic for violating international sanctions related to Venezuelan oil shipments.
• Rakshit Chauhan from Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, was on his first sea assignment when detained; his family appeals to the Centre for his safe return.
• The tanker had a crew of 28, including 20 Ukrainians, six Georgians, two Russians, and three Indians.
• Russia has condemned the US seizure, accusing it of violating international maritime law.

Why It Matters: Family seeks government help for the safe return of an Indian officer detained on a US-seized oil tanker.