Supreme Court seeks status report on missing Indian captain after DNA test twist

The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Captain Ashish Kumar, whose ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. His wife filed a petition presenting ransom calls and WhatsApp messages that suggest he may still be alive. DNA tests have since contradicted earlier assumptions of his death, adding uncertainty to the case. The court has asked the Solicitor General to submit a status report on rescue or tracing efforts by Monday.