 Summary of this article
- Journalist Rajeev Pratap’s body was recovered from the Bhagirathi river 10 days after he went missing.
- Postmortem found internal injuries consistent with accidents, no signs of assault.
- Uttarakhand Police formed an SIT to probe all angles, including CCTV, calls and car evidence.
Uttarakhand Police on Tuesday constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the death of journalist Rajeev Pratap, whose body was recovered from the Bhagirathi river 10 days after he went missing, officials said.
Director General of Police (DGP) Deepam Seth said the SIT, headed by the Uttarkashi deputy superintendent of police, will examine all aspects of the case, including CCTV footage, electronic evidence, call records and the statements of people last seen with him. A technical evaluation of his car will also be conducted, he added.
Pratap had been missing since the night of 18 September. His body was recovered from the Joshiyara barrage in Uttarkashi district on 28 September. Reported PTI, the journalist’s family alleged that he had been receiving threats following some of his news reports. Several journalists’ organisations have also demanded a thorough inquiry into the circumstances of his death.
Journalist Killed; Indian Journalism On Life Support? Uttarakhand Scribe Rajeev Pratap Found Dead In Bhagirathi River
BY Outlook News Desk |
