Captain of ship attacked in Hormuz dead or alive? SC seeks report from government
The Indian Supreme Court has ordered the government to investigate the disappearance of Captain Ashish Kumar following a missile attack on his ship in the Strait of Hormuz. His family claims evidence of his survival, including ransom calls and activity on his mobile device, contradicts the official presumption of death.
Why it matters
It highlights a high-stakes diplomatic and legal struggle regarding the safety of maritime personnel in conflict zones.
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Union govt to solve the tragic mystery of Capt Ashish Kumar, who went missing after a missile attack on his ship, MT Skylight, in the Strait of Hormuz on March 1.He was presumed dead after bones were found in the burnt-out captain's cabin. But DNA tests later showed that the remains were not his.His wife Anshu Kumari petitioned SC, claiming that the DNA test and medical evidence invalidate the presumption of his death.She said, "The survival and captivity of Kumar are strongly evidenced by ransom calls received by the petitioner on March 4, three days after the incident, from international numbers (including UAE and Pakistan) demanding Rs…
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