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Kerala HC Orders CBI Probe in Missing Rifleman Case After 14 Years

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  • The Kerala High Court has ordered a CBI investigation into the 14-year-old disappearance of a rifleman from the Tripura State Rifles during a train journey from Ernakulam to Guwahati.
  • The Court emphasized that the prolonged lapse of time should not hinder justice, as the soldier's father has relentlessly pursued the case since 2012.
  • Despite objections regarding jurisdiction and the likelihood of new leads, the Court invoked Article 226 of the Constitution to facilitate a comprehensive inquiry.
  • This ruling underscores the responsibility society holds towards its soldiers, especially in personal crises, and aims to bring closure to a long-standing mystery.

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