The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Uttarakhand Police, probing the death of journalist Rajiv Pratap, has stated that he was under the influence of alcohol and met with a car accident on the night of September 18 before falling into the river.

According to the SIT, Pratap had been drinking that evening with Head Constable Soban Singh of Uttarkashi Police Lines and his cameraman Manveer Kaluda. The three met near Shaheed Smarak, continued drinking at a taxi stand, and later visited a hotel near the bus stand. Kaluda left around 10 pm, after which Pratap and Singh stayed behind. CCTV footage shows Pratap leaving the hotel at 11 pm, appearing intoxicated, with Singh following shortly after. At 11.22 pm, Singh was seen speaking to Pratap as he sat in his car; a minute later, Pratap drove

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