Shimla, July 24 -- In a move that has stirred strong public outrage, the Himachal Pradesh government has repatriated Desh Raj, former Director (Personnel) of HPPCL and an accused in the mysterious death case of Chief Engineer Vimal Negi, as Chief Engineer in the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB).
Desh Raj is currently out on bail, even as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues to probe his alleged role, along with that of former HPPCL Managing Director, IAS officer Harikesh Meena, in the high-profile case.
The decision to reinstate both accused officers while the investigation is ongoing has sparked sharp criticism from the family of the deceased. Kiran Negi, wife of Vimal Negi, expressed her deep displeasure,...