Supreme Court asks govt to report on missing ship captain Ashish Kumar after Hormuz attack

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union government to furnish a detailed status report on the search for Captain Ashish Kumar, who vanished after his vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz. His wife filed a petition citing ransom calls and WhatsApp messages that suggested he might still be alive, prompting the court’s intervention. DNA tests earlier conducted had ruled out the possibility of his death, adding complexity to the case. The court’s order seeks clarification on the steps taken by authorities to trace the captain and any leads that have emerged. The Solicitor General has been asked to submit the report by the upcoming Monday, underscoring the urgency of the matter.