Shimla, April 9 -- The state government has transferred director (personnel and finance) Shivam Pratap Singh from the Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited amid the ongoing investigation into the mysterious death of Vimal Negi, who was the chief engineer-cum-general manager of the corporation.

As per the notification issued by the state, Naresh Thakur, secretary-cum-additional commissioner of the state transport authority, has been given the additional charge of director (personnel & finance), HPPCL. Meanwhile, Singh has been posted as the chief executive officer of Himachal Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission, Shimla, until further orders.

The development comes just weeks after Negi's body was recovered from Bhakra Dam in Bilas...