Pune Woman Demands International Probe Into Husband’s Mysterious Death in Grenada

Reported by Shoaib Tadvi
Pune, 22nd February 2026: A resident of Pune has sought a comprehensive international investigation into the death of her husband, Manoj Raju Arane, who was working in Grenada, a small island country in the eastern Caribbean, near the West Indies. The widow, Monica Manoj Arane, has alleged major discrepancies in medical records, employer communication, shipment of belongings, and responses from diplomatic authorities.

According to Monica, her husband informed her on October 31, 2025, that he had been admitted to a hospital in Grenada. She said he remained in contact and told her on November 1 that he would be discharged on November 2 and return to India. However, she claims he stopped responding to calls from November 2. On November 3, she received a call from a representative of his employer, Bargain House, stating that Manoj had died due to last-stage lung cancer. She alleges she had never previously been informed of any cancer diagnosis.

Lack of medical transparency

Monica alleges she was never allowed to see her husband through video call while he was hospitalized or before his body was sent to India. She also claims that essential medical documents were not provided in time, including hospital admission papers, discharge summary, diagnostic and blood test reports, treatment records, and the post-mortem report. She further alleged that the initial death notification lacked proper hospital verification and official stamps.

Organ trafficking call allegation

The case took a troubling turn when Monica claimed she received a WhatsApp call on November 18, 2025, from a person identifying himself as “Samuel,” who allegedly demanded USD 1,000 and claimed her husband was being transported for organ transplantation. She says no authority has formally investigated this claim so far. Police officials in Pune stated that the incident occurred outside India, limiting their jurisdiction unless an international probe is initiated.

Dispute over shipment of personal belongings

Another major concern involves Manoj’s belongings. Monica alleges that about 30 kg of luggage was sent through courier but was marked as commercial goods instead of personal effects. She claims there is a weight discrepancy, as only 23.6 kg was received against the declared 30 kg, no inventory list was provided, and key items such as a laptop and mobile phone are missing. The shipment has reportedly been stuck at cargo clearance at Mumbai International Airport since December 18 because it was classified as commercial cargo.

She said she has not yet received the luggage and has filed a complaint with the courier company. According to her, she received a message asking her to provide a commercial invoice copy for preparation of a checklist. She stated that such documents should have been obtained from the sender or relevant authorities rather than from her.

Questions on employment and legal status

Monica has also questioned whether her husband possessed a valid work permit, labour insurance coverage, and a formal employment contract. She claims she has not received any official corporate communication from the employer clarifying these issues.

Diplomatic communication concerns

She has also raised concerns about communication from diplomatic authorities, referring to her interactions with Pasupuleti Gita Kishore Kumar, Non-Resident High Commissioner of Grenada to India. She added that case communication was handled through the High Commission of India in Port of Spain, which is accredited to Grenada.

According to her, she did not receive clear updates regarding hospital verification, post-mortem confirmation, or employer documentation. She further alleged that she was told local authorities were examining the matter and she should not interfere. She has requested that all records, including medical verification and official correspondence, be independently verified through diplomatic channels. No official response from the diplomatic authorities was available at the time of publication, though they have been contacted for clarification.

Embassy and police concerns

She further alleged that Grenadian police did not provide clear updates, diplomatic authorities relied mainly on employer communication, and medical records were not independently verified. Officials say such cross-border cases require coordination with authorities in the country where the death occurred.

Mobile phone location doubt

Monica also raised doubts after Manoj’s phone reportedly produced a Marathi network tone on November 10, suggesting possible activity in Maharashtra while he was believed to be in Grenada. She has demanded call records and device-tracking data for verification.

Appeal for international investigation

She has requested permission to travel to Grenada to personally verify hospital records, CCTV footage, medical logs, and employer details. She stated that she wants the truth and justice regarding her husband’s death.

Legal experts say any formal investigation would require cooperation between Indian and Grenadian authorities. Officials and the employer have been contacted for responses. The matter remains under scrutiny and further developments are awaited.