Last Updated:January 11, 2026, 23:48 IST Rakshit Chauhan, a merchant navy officer from Himachal’s Kangra district, was among the three Indians detained after the Russia-flagged tanker Marinera was seized by the US. Rakshit Chauhan, a merchant navy officer, was among the three Indian crew members on Marinera (formerly Bella 1). Three Indian citizens were among the crew members detained following the US seizure of the oil tanker Marinera, which is connected to Venezuelan oil shipments. The family of a 26-year-old Merchant Navy officer from Himachal Pradesh, who was among the three Indians, has appealed to the Centre to ensure his safe return. The tanker was intercepted and taken under US control in the North Atlantic this week following a weeks-long pursuit. The Marinera had a crew of 28 people, including 20 Ukrainians, six Georgians, two Russians and three Indians. US authorities said the tanker was involved in moving oil linked to Venezuela in violation of international sanctions and was part of efforts to bypass existing restrictions. Rakshit Chauhan, hailing from Himachal’s Kangra district, was sent …