Overview

• Investigating officer DSP Janak Panwar announced a prima facie road-accident conclusion after reviewing CCTV, witness statements and the post-mortem.
• CCTV showed Pratap leaving a hotel around 11 p.m., taking head constable Soban Singh’s car, and driving alone toward Gangori, last captured at 11:38 p.m.
• Police said Pratap had consumed alcohol and was seen driving on the wrong side before the car plunged roughly 50–60 metres into the Bhagirathi River.
• The recovered car had doors locked, windows up, the ignition on and keys in place, with no signs of tampering; the post-mortem reported internal injuries consistent with a crash and no external assault marks.
• The family cites prior threats linked to his reporting and an abduction FIR filed on September 20, while opposition figures including Rahul Gandhi press for transparency as the SIT says other angles remain under examination.