Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Opposition Accuses HP Govt of Tampering Evidence in Vimal Negi Case
A former chief engineer named Vimal Negi went missing and was later found dead.
The opposition party in Himachal Pradesh, led by Jai Ram Thakur, is accusing the government of tampering with evidence related to his death.
Specifically, they claim that a pen drive containing important information was formatted at a police station.
They also allege that the government is protecting those responsible for Negi's death.
Negi's wife claimed her husband was mistreated by superiors before he died.
The opposition is criticizing the government's handling of the case and accusing them of double standards.
Vimal Negi's body was recovered from Govind Sagar Lake in Bilaspur on March 18.
Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur accused the government of double standards.
ASI Pankaj Sharma is accused of formatting the pen drive.
Kiran Negi alleged her husband was tortured by superiors.
Thakur claims the government is protecting the accused.
- Who
- Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur and HP Govt
- What
- Accusations of evidence tampering in Vimal Negi case
- When
- Vimal Negi went missing March 10, 2025. The body was recovered March 18, 2025.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- Thakur alleges government is covering up Negi's death and protecting accused
Opposition's Viewpoint
Government's Stance
Evidence Tampering
Opposition's Viewpoint
Accuses the government of tampering with evidence, specifically the formatting of a pen drive.
Government's Stance
No statement provided in the article.
Handling of the Case
Opposition's Viewpoint
Claims the government is protecting the accused and has shown double standards.
Government's Stance
No statement provided in the article.
- Victim
- Vimal Negi, former chief engineer
- Location of Body Recovery
- Govind Sagar Lake, Bilaspur
- Date of Body Recovery
- March 18, 2025
- Evidence Tampering
- Pen drive allegedly formatted
- Accused of Tampering
- ASI Pankaj Sharma
- Opposition Party
- Jai Ram Thakur