US EditionRahul Gandhi Demands Probe Into Journalist's 'Mysterious Death' in Uttarakhand
The Special Investigation Team will review forensic evidence and threats linked to Rajeev Pratap’s reporting after his mysterious death sparked calls for transparency.
- On September 28, Rajeev Pratap's body was recovered from the Joshiada barrage in Uttarkashi after he went missing on the night of September 18; Pratap was a 36-year-old journalist and Indian Institute of Mass Communication alumnus who ran Delhi Uttarakhand Live.
- Alok Pratap Singh, brother of Rajeev Pratap, said the family alleged threats over reports on Uttarkashi District Hospital and suspected abduction, prompting police to register an FIR for abduction.
- CCTV footage timestamped 11:39 pm on September 18 shows Pratap driving alone, and his damaged car found about 500 metres away contained his bag and one slipper, Uttarkashi Superintendent of Police Sarita Doval said.
- Amid calls for an independent probe, Uttarkashi Police formed a Special Investigation Team on Tuesday , while Rahul Gandhi, the Press Council of India, and the CPJ demanded justice and transparency.
- The public reaction has centred on oddities raised by the family and locals, including limited bloating, few injuries, and CCTV footage nearly 800 metres from the body.
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Uttarakhand Police forms SIT days after journalist’s body found near barrage
Days after the body of journalist Rajiv Pratap was found at the Joshiyara barrage in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district, the police on Tuesday formed a special investigation team to look into the reasons for his death, PTI reported.The 36-year-old journalist had gone missing on September 18. His damaged vehicle was recovered from the Bhagirathi riverbank on September 20, while his body was found near the barrage on Sunday.Pratap’s family has susp…
Rahul Gandhi demands probe into journalist's 'mysterious death' in Uttarakhand
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha demanded that the family of the victim -- Rajiv Pratap Singh -- should receive justice without delay. Singh had been missing since September 18 and his body was fished out of the Joshiada lake on September 28.
Special Investigation Team Formed To Probe Uttarakhand Journalist's Death
Uttarakhand Police on Tuesday formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the death of journalist Rajiv Pratap, days after his body was recovered from the Bhagirathi river, officials said.
Death threats, suspicious injuries: Uttarakhand journalist's family questions death
Rajiv Pratap's body was recovered from the Joshiada Barrage in Uttarkashi on Sunday by a joint team of police and disaster management personnel, and his family has confirmed the identification. The post-mortem report indicated injuries to the chest and abdomen.
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