Kerala High Court orders CBI probe into soldier’s disappearance 14 years ago

The Kerala High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the disappearance of a soldier who went missing over a decade ago. Subash Chandra Bose, a native of Vengoor in the Ernakulam district, was serving with the Tripura State Rifles when he vanished in April 2012. According to reports, the soldier went missing while traveling by train to rejoin his duty station after completing a period of leave.

The court's intervention comes after years of uncertainty for the family, who have sought answers regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. The decision to hand the investigation over to the CBI reflects the judicial system's response to the family's long-standing petition for a more comprehensive inquiry into the case. The move is expected to bring federal investigative resources to bear on the cold case, which has remained unresolved since 2012.

This case highlights the challenges faced by families of service members who disappear under unexplained circumstances while in transit. The CBI is now tasked with reviewing the evidence collected by local authorities over the past 14 years to determine the soldier's fate. Further updates on the investigation are expected as the federal agency begins its formal review of the case files.