Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Uttarakhand HC Orders Security for Whistleblower's Family
A man named Mohammad Safi, who lives in Manglaur, Uttarakhand, reported that a former government official was misusing funds back in 2018.
After reporting this, Safi and his family started getting threats.
The Uttarakhand High Court has now told the police to protect Safi's family.
The court's order ensures the family's safety due to the threats they have been receiving.
The man had exposed corruption, leading to this need for protection.
Uttarakhand High Court orders security for whistleblower's family.
Petitioner, Mohammad Safi, reported receiving death threats.
Safi exposed alleged irregularities by a former Manglaur Municipality chairman.
The irregularities occurred in 2018.
Security was previously provided to Safi in 2018 by a high court order.
- Who
- Mohammad Safi and family
- What
- High Court ordered security for Safi's family.
- When
- September 4, 2024 (reported)
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- Due to death threats received after exposing alleged irregularities by a former official.
- Court
- Uttarakhand High Court
- Petitioner
- Mohammad Safi
- Location
- Manglaur, Uttarakhand
- Incident Year
- 2018
- Allegations
- Misuse of government funds and irregularities