PRAYAGRAJ: After registering an FIR under Sections 302 and 506 of IPC against unidentified persons in relation to the mysterious death of an Pratapargh-based journalist Sulabh Srivastava, an eight-member group of Pratapgarh authorities on Tuesday began investigation in the situation.
UP journalist discovered dead, wolf sees spirits mafia’s handA older cop connected with the probe told TOI that the authorities were compiling all of the documents, such as forensic evidence, about the event.
He added that besides scanning telephone information of their deceased journalist, the authorities recorded the statements of those who hurried to the place, took him on the side of this street shortly after the episode, also called the ambulance.
The authorities also have been taking aid of CCTV footage to gather evidence linked to the event.
Even the Pratapgarh-based journalist, who first worked at a news station, was discovered seriously injured close to a roadside area under mysterious conditions late on Sunday night.
He listened to his injuries on the road to the hospital.
The incident happened a day after the sufferer had shared warnings about being assaulted from the spirits mafia.
Wife of this journalist, Renuka Srivastava, wanted a high pitched probe into the episode on Tuesday.
A delegation of both Congress leaders met the family members of the deceased in their home.
Critics of Prayagraj and Pratapgarh also have required a thorough investigation in the episode.
Uttar Pradesh: 8-member police Staff Starts probe into death of Pratapgarh TV reporter
