Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Uttarakhand Police Investigate Journalist's Death
A journalist named Rajiv Pratap was found dead.
He had been missing for a few days, and his car was found damaged near a river.
Police have started a special investigation team (SIT) to figure out how he died.
His family is worried that something bad happened, because Rajiv had been reporting on local news.
They say he was getting threatening phone calls.
The police are checking everything, like his phone records, security footage, and the car to see if they can find out what happened.
Journalist Rajiv Pratap's body was found near a barrage.
He went missing on September 18, and his damaged vehicle was found later.
Police formed a special investigation team (SIT) to investigate the death.
The family suspects foul play; the police suggest a car accident.
The SIT will examine CCTV, electronic evidence, and interview witnesses.
- Who
- Rajiv Pratap, a journalist.
- What
- An investigation into the death of a journalist.
- When
- Body found on Sunday; SIT formed on Tuesday; went missing September 18.
- Where
- Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- To investigate the circumstances of the journalist's death.
Family Perspective
Police Perspective
Cause of Death
Family Perspective
Suspects foul play and possible threats related to the journalist's reporting.
Police Perspective
Suggests the death may be due to a car accident.
- Victim
- Rajiv Pratap
- Age
- 36
- Location of Body
- Joshiyara barrage, Uttarakhand
- Missing Since
- September 18
- Vehicle Found
- Damaged, on Bhagirathi riverbank
- SIT Head
- Uttarkashi Deputy SP