Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Questions Arise Over HPPCL Engineer Vimal Negi's Death
A chief engineer named Vimal Negi was found dead, and his death is being investigated.
The official report says he died from drowning.
But, some people, including the Himachal Pradesh BJP president and Negi's family, have concerns about the report.
They're questioning if he really drowned, as the report says, and why.
His wife said that he was harassed by his superiors.
Now, the case has been given to the CBI to find out what happened.
Himachal Pradesh BJP president raised questions about the postmortem report of HPPCL chief engineer Vimal Negi.
Negi's body was found in Bilaspur district on March 18, after he went missing on March 10.
The postmortem report from AIIMS Bilaspur stated Negi died due to asphysia from drowning.
Negi's wife alleged her husband was harassed by senior officers.
The case was transferred to the CBI by the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
- Who
- HPPCL chief engineer Vimal Negi, his family, and Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajeev Bindal.
- What
- Investigation of the death of HPPCL chief engineer Vimal Negi.
- When
- Negi's body was found on March 18, postmortem was held on March 19.
- Where
- Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To determine the cause of death and address allegations of harassment.
Family and Kinnaur Tribal Forum
Government
Cause of Death
Family and Kinnaur Tribal Forum
Demanding a thorough investigation, suspecting foul play, and seeking truth behind the death.
Government
The official postmortem report indicating death by drowning.
Allegations of Harassment
Family and Kinnaur Tribal Forum
Alleging that senior officers harassed Negi and caused his death
Government
The official postmortem results indicated drowning and no foul play.
- Deceased
- Vimal Negi
- Occupation
- Chief Engineer, HPPCL
- Body Found
- March 18 in Bilaspur district
- Postmortem Report
- AIIMS Bilaspur: death by asphysia from drowning
- Diatoms test
- Comparable to water samples from the spot.
- Case Status
- Transferred to CBI