Archive · 4 Oct 2025
SIT: Uttarakhand Journalist's Death Caused by Drunken Driving
Journalist Rajiv Pratap died in a car accident in Uttarakhand.
The SIT believes alcohol was a factor.
He was last seen around 11 PM leaving a hotel.
He was with a head constable and a cameraman earlier.
The car was found in the river with the doors locked and the windows up.
The investigation found no signs of foul play.
His family has expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation.
Journalist Rajiv Pratap died in a car accident on September 18.
The SIT concluded alcohol intoxication caused the crash.
Pratap was last seen driving alone at 11:23 PM.
The vehicle was found in the Bhagirathi River with locked doors and windows up.
Pratap's family is dissatisfied with the investigation.
- Who
- Rajiv Pratap, Head Constable Soban Singh, Manbir Kaluda
- What
- Rajiv Pratap died in a car accident.
- When
- September 18, around 11:38 PM
- Where
- Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, Bhagirathi River
- Why
- The SIT concluded he died due to drunken driving.
Family's Perspective
Police Investigation
Cause of Death
Family's Perspective
Family questions the investigation and suspects foul play.
Police Investigation
Police believe it was a car accident caused by alcohol.
Investigation Impartiality
Family's Perspective
Family questions if the investigation is impartial.
Police Investigation
SIT concluded death due to alcohol.
- Victim
- Rajiv Pratap, Journalist
- Age
- 36
- Date of Death
- September 18
- Location
- Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
- Cause of Death
- Car accident, alcohol intoxication
- Vehicle Condition
- Doors locked, windows up, ignition on
- Investigating Body
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
Sources
Drink with a cop, late-night drive: Probe team says Uttarakhand journalist found in river died in car accident
Police Say Uttarakhand Journalist Died In Drink Driving Accident, Rule Out Foul Play
Drinks, drive, disaster: SIT finds Uttarakhand journalist Rajiv Pratap died in car crash
Journalist’s death in road accident due to intoxication: SIT
