Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Journalist's Death: Family Suspects Foul Play
A journalist named Rajeev Pratap was found dead after being missing for several days.
His family believes he was abducted, and not just in an accident.
Before he disappeared, he was worried about threats he received after reporting on a hospital and school.
Police found his damaged car in a river.
The police are investigating the cause of death.
The family has filed a missing person's report and the police are looking into the case.
Journalist Rajeev Pratap was found dead in a river after being missing for ten days.
He ran the digital news channel 'Delhi Uttarakhand Live'.
His wife alleges he was abducted due to his reporting.
Police found his car in a damaged state in the Bhagirathi River.
The police are investigating the cause of death.
- Who
- Rajeev Pratap, a journalist
- What
- His body was found in a river
- When
- Missing since September 16; body found Sunday
- Where
- Joshiyara Barrage, Uttarkashi district
- Why
- Cause of death under investigation; family alleges foul play
Family's Stance
Police's Stance
Cause of Death
Family's Stance
Family alleges foul play, suspecting abduction or murder.
Police's Stance
Police suggest accident; awaiting postmortem.
Circumstances of Disappearance
Family's Stance
Family believes Rajeev was targeted for his reporting.
Police's Stance
Police are considering the possibility of an accident.
- Deceased
- Rajeev Pratap
- Profession
- Journalist
- News Channel
- Delhi Uttarakhand Live
- Missing Since
- September 16
- Body Found
- Sunday
- Location of Body
- Joshiyara Barrage
- Car Found
- Bhagirathi River
- Age
- 36 years old
Sources
Body of missing Uttarkashi journalist recovered from Joshiada Lake - Telegraph India
‘He was anxious after his story’: Uttarakhand journalist’s body found in river days after he went missing, family alleges foul play
