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CBI Takes Over Probe into HPPCL Engineer Vimal Negi’s Death as Himachal Government Pledges Full Cooperation

High Court’s May 23 order hands the Negi death case to the CBI for central investigation

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressing the media in Shimla on Monday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Leader of Opposition in the Himachal assembly Jai Ram Thakur addressing the media in Shimla on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Photo: SNS
Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said that his government would not appeal against the recent high court order of handing over the probe into the death of Vimal Negi to the Central Bureau of Investigation. (HT file photo)

Overview

  • The CBI has formally sought all investigation records from Shimla Police following the High Court transfer on May 23
  • Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the state government will not appeal the High Court order and will share all related documents with the CBI
  • Director General of Police Atul Verma recommended the immediate suspension of Shimla SP Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi for alleged misconduct and insubordination
  • Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur demanded CM Sukhu’s resignation, alleging a state-led cover-up and corruption linked to the HPPCL project
  • Kiran Negi moved the High Court to secure advance notice of any state appeal, citing bias and deficiencies in the initial police investigation