Archive · 16 Sep 2025
ASI Kumar Remains in Custody in Negi Death Case
A police officer, Pankaj Sharma, is being held by the court because he is suspected of messing with important evidence.
A chief engineer, Vimal Negi, died mysteriously, and a pen drive was found that might have clues about what happened.
The police think Sharma deleted some information from the pen drive.
The court is keeping Sharma in custody while they investigate the case further.
Negi's wife also suspects foul play.
ASI Pankaj Sharma was sent to judicial custody until September 26.
Sharma was arrested by the CBI on Sunday in connection to the death of Vimal Negi.
Sharma is accused of tampering with a pen drive that was crucial evidence.
The court rejected Sharma's bail plea and will hold the next hearing via video conference.
The CBI is investigating the case, initially probed by a Special Investigation Team.
- Who
- ASI Pankaj Sharma, Vimal Negi
- What
- Sharma's bail plea was rejected, and he was sent to judicial custody in relation to the death of Vimal Negi.
- When
- Sharma was arrested on Sunday and sent to judicial custody on Tuesday.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, in the Shahtalai area of Gobind Sagar in Bilaspur district
- Why
- Sharma is accused of tampering with a pen drive that was crucial evidence in Negi's death.
- Accused
- ASI Pankaj Sharma
- Case
- Death of HPPCL Chief Engineer Vimal Negi
- Custody Granted
- Judicial custody until September 26
- Arrest Date
- Sunday
- Charges
- Tampering with evidence, abetment to suicide
- Evidence
- Alleged tampering with a pen drive
