Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Jai Ram Thakur Meets Sailor's Family
A former leader named Jai Ram Thakur met the parents of a young sailor named Rikshit Chauhan.
Rikshit is currently being held by the United States after his ship was seized.
Jai Ram promised to help the parents communicate with their son.
The government officials said they are trying to make this happen.
The whole country is supporting the family during this difficult time.
Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur met the parents of sailor Rikshit Chauhan in Palampur.
Rikshit Chauhan, 26, is detained by US authorities after his ship was seized in the North Atlantic.
Thakur conveyed the parents' plight to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
MEA officials assured that efforts are being made to establish communication between Rikshit and his parents.
The entire country stands with the family during this time.
- Who
- Jai Ram Thakur, Rikshit Chauhan, Ranjit Singh Chauhan, Reeta Devi
- What
- Meeting to discuss sailor's detention
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Palampur, Kangra district
- Why
- To convey the plight of the sailor's parents and seek assistance
- Sailor's Name
- Rikshit Chauhan
- Sailor's Age
- 26
- Sailor's Hometown
- Palampur, Kangra district
- Parents' Names
- Ranjit Singh Chauhan and Reeta Devi
- Meeting Location
- Palampur residence
- Meeting Date
- Wednesday
- Meeting Purpose
- Discuss sailor's detention by US authorities
- MEA Response
- Assured efforts to establish communication