Overview
- Sukhwant Singh, a farmer from Udham Singh Nagar, died by suicide in a Kathgodam hotel after posting a video alleging a ₹3.5–4 crore land fraud and accusing property dealers and police of harassment.
- Police registered an FIR naming 26 individuals after a complaint by Singh’s brother, with several petitioners seeking to quash the case and stay arrests.
- A five-member Special Investigation Team led by IG Nilesh Anand Bharne has been tasked with examining the video and an email attributed to Singh and verifying all allegations.
- Twelve police personnel, including three sub-inspectors, were suspended and transferred to Garhwal-range districts to facilitate an impartial investigation.
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered a magisterial inquiry by the Kumaon Commissioner and assured the family of a fair, thorough probe.