Dehradun, 29 Sep: The mortal remains of freelance journalist Rajiv Pratap were consigned to flames at Kedar Ghat today. It is also learnt that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered a probe into the death of Pratap as he had promised. It may be recalled that the dead body of Pratap was recovered yesterday from Joshiyara Barrage in district Uttarkashi. Pratap had disappeared on the night of 18 September while travelling between Gangori and Garampani. His car was later found submerged in the Bhagirathi River near Syuna village, but he was not inside. Since then, the Police and the administration were continuously engaged in the search for Rajiv Pratap. This intensive multi-agency search operation culminated yesterday following the recovery of his body, around ten days after his disappearance.
The cremation was performed at Kedar Ghat today in the presence of grieving relatives and friends. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The CM had yesterday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the senior journalist and extended his condolences to the bereaved family. The Director General of Information Banshidhar Tiwari had also conveyed his heartfelt sympathies and expressed profound grief over the untimely passing of Rajiv Pratap.
