The Jharkhand High Court has intervened in the case of Pushpa Kumari Mahto, an 18-year-old girl missing from Bokaro since July 2025, by ordering DNA testing at AIIMS Deoghar for her parents. This directive comes amid growing doubts regarding skeletal remains recovered by police, which they claim belong to the victim. The court expressed frustration over delays in the investigation, noting that DNA testing had not been completed despite a previous order on April 17. Advocate Vincent Marki, representing the girl's mother, Rekha Devi, highlighted that the skeletal remains, found behind Chas College, appear to be two to three years old, raising questions about their connection to the missing girl. The court has also criticized police negligence, leading to the suspension of 28 personnel from the Pindrajora police station. The next court session is scheduled for May 14, where the DNA results are anticipated to clarify the identity of the remains.