Archive · 24 May 2025
CBI to Probe HPPCL Engineer's Mysterious Death: HC Orders
A high-ranking engineer named Vimal Negi died mysteriously.
Because his wife thought his death was suspicious, the court previously ordered an investigation by a special team.
However, the court has now transferred the investigation to the CBI due to concerns about fairness and the handling of evidence.
The new investigators will look into Negi's death, focusing on possible misconduct by higher-ups, including financial irregularities and pressure related to a project.
This aims to uncover the truth behind his death.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court transferred the investigation into Vimal Negi's death to the CBI.
The court expressed concern over the impartiality of the SIT probe.
The court noted that no Himachal Pradesh cadre officers should be involved in the CBI probe.
The court's decision followed a petition from Negi's wife, who alleged her husband was mistreated.
The court also referenced a suppressed inquiry report casting aspersions on Negi's superiors.
- Who
- Vimal Negi, his wife Kiran Negi, the Himachal Pradesh High Court, CBI, SIT, HPPCL officials (Desh Raj, Harikesh Meena), and various government officials.
- What
- Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered a CBI investigation into the death of HPPCL GM Vimal Negi.
- When
- The court's decision was made on Friday. Negi's body was recovered on March 18, after he went missing on March 10.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, primarily focusing on the HPPCL corporate office in Shimla and the Gobind Sagar Lake in Bilaspur.
- Why
- Due to concerns about the impartiality of the SIT investigation and Negi's wife's petition citing alleged mistreatment and demanding an impartial probe.
Government/SIT
DGP
SIT Probe Impartiality
Government/SIT
The Advocate General Anup Rattan defended the SIT probe, asserting it was conducted properly.
DGP
Concerns were raised about the fairness and the handling of the investigation by the DGP Atul Verma.
- Investigating Body
- CBI
- Deceased
- Vimal Negi
- Location of Body
- Gobind Sagar Lake
- Employer
- HPPCL
- Petitioner
- Kiran Negi (wife)
- Inquiry Report
- ACS Onkar Chand Sharma
