The body of journalist Rajeev Pratap, missing for ten days, was recovered from a river on Sunday in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi, said officials on Tuesday.

While authorities said that a probe is underway to ascertain the cause of his death, his family alleged foul play, claiming he was being threatened over a story he had uploaded on his YouTube channel.

Uttarakhand DGP Deepam Seth said, “On September 19, the police received information about the case and immediately began a search operation. All available CCTV footage from the city was examined. SDRF and NDRF teams were also roped in."

“On September 20, the vehicle in which Rajeev had travelled was recovered. Based on the family’s request, an FIR of abduction was registered. A special investigation team, headed by the Deputy SP, has been

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