Missing Case / Mystery Deepens in Sarthak Mohapatra's Case as Family Denied Full Access To Ship
·4 months ago·2 min read
Key Points
- Family of missing Odia Merchant Navy officer Sarthak Mohapatra alleges lack of cooperation from Singapore authorities during their visit.
- They were restricted to inspecting only Sarthak's chamber; DG Shipping officials found inconsistencies in crew statements.
- Family demands drug angle investigation and scientific probe; scheduled to meet Indian High Commission officials today.
Singapore, Feb 16: In a significant development in the case of missing Odia Merchant Navy officer Sarthak Mohapatra, his family alleged a lack of cooperation from the Singapore authorities during their visit on Monday.
After Sarthak’s mother and uncle reached Singapore, they were permitted to board the vessel. However, they were only allowed to inspect Sarthak’s chamber. According to the family, the ship’s lawyers restricted them from accessing other areas of the vessel.
Sarthak’s mother, Rashmita Mohapatra, along with his uncle, travelled to Singapore in an effort to gather information about his disappearance. They were accompanied by two senior officials from the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), representing the Government of India.
Crew Members Questioned
During the visit, the DG Shipping officials questioned several crew members on board the ship as part of the inquiry. Sources said there were inconsistencies in some of the statements provided by the crew during questioning, which are now under scrutiny.
The vessel subsequently departed for China.
The family further claimed that their demand for a drug angle investigation and a probe by a scientific team has not yet been fulfilled.
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Sarthak’s mother and uncle are scheduled to hold discussions with the Singapore Commissioner shortly.
With no breakthrough in the case so far, Sarthak’s mother and uncle are scheduled to meet officials of the Indian High Commission in Singapore on Monday to seek further assistance and intervention.
Sarthak Mohapatra, a 23-year-old native of Odisha, reportedly went missing under mysterious circumstances on February 3 while on duty aboard the merchant vessel EA Jersey, operated by Anglo-Eastern Shipping Company. The company informed authorities about his disappearance on February 3, 2026, after he could not be located on board.
Search operations were launched following the incident. However, more than a week later, there is still no confirmed information about his whereabouts, leaving the family in distress and seeking answers.
After Sarthak’s mother and uncle reached Singapore, they were permitted to board the vessel. However, they were only allowed to inspect Sarthak’s chamber. According to the family, the ship’s lawyers restricted them from accessing other areas of the vessel.
Sarthak’s mother, Rashmita Mohapatra, along with his uncle, travelled to Singapore in an effort to gather information about his disappearance. They were accompanied by two senior officials from the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), representing the Government of India.
Crew Members Questioned
During the visit, the DG Shipping officials questioned several crew members on board the ship as part of the inquiry. Sources said there were inconsistencies in some of the statements provided by the crew during questioning, which are now under scrutiny.
The vessel subsequently departed for China.
The family further claimed that their demand for a drug angle investigation and a probe by a scientific team has not yet been fulfilled.
Also Read: Indian Student Found Dead In California Six Days After Going Missing
Sarthak’s mother and uncle are scheduled to hold discussions with the Singapore Commissioner shortly.
With no breakthrough in the case so far, Sarthak’s mother and uncle are scheduled to meet officials of the Indian High Commission in Singapore on Monday to seek further assistance and intervention.
Who is Sarthak Mohapatra?
Sarthak Mohapatra, a 23-year-old native of Odisha, reportedly went missing under mysterious circumstances on February 3 while on duty aboard the merchant vessel EA Jersey, operated by Anglo-Eastern Shipping Company. The company informed authorities about his disappearance on February 3, 2026, after he could not be located on board.
Search operations were launched following the incident. However, more than a week later, there is still no confirmed information about his whereabouts, leaving the family in distress and seeking answers.
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