KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the disappearance of Suraj Lama, an Indian citizen who went missing from Kochi Airport post his deportation from Kuwait.
The court underscored that the protection of every citizen is a constitutional obligation and sought detailed explanations from the police and airport authorities over the apparent lapses in handling the case.
A Division Bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M.B. Snehalatha made the observations while hearing a habeas corpus plea filed by the missing man's son.
Describing the situation as "shocking", the Bench noted that a citizen who returned safely to the country after deportation had subsequently disappeared, with current reports even suggesting that he may be dead.
The court was informed that a body had been recovered from Kalamassery and that scientific tests, including DNA profiling, were underway to determine whether it belonged to Suraj Lama.