Kanpur family demands martyr status for merchant navy officer killed in Black Sea attack

Sagar Gupta, a Merchant Navy chief officer from Kanpur, was killed in an attack in the Black Sea. His remains have since been returned to his hometown. His family has refused to perform his last rites until their demands are met by the authorities. The family is seeking official martyr recognition for Gupta, along with financial compensation for their loss. They have also demanded that employment be provided to his widow as part of their conditions.