Resort operator Neeraj Gupta, who went missing under unclear circumstances on 27 October, was found dead in the Ganga near Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. His body was recovered about one kilometre beyond Panambi Resort and Spa, which he operated in Ganga Bhogpur Talla.
Gupta’s wife, Vinita Gupta, had filed a written complaint with the police after his disappearance. Based on the complaint, police registered an FIR against Ravi Bajaj and Gagan Batra on allegations of abetment to suicide.
The case remains under investigation. The FIR is based on the complaint and allegations, and it does not establish guilt against either person.
What the complaint alleges
According to the complaint, Vinita Gupta lives in ATS Green Paradiso in Greater Noida. She alleged that her husband faced mental harassment from Ravi Bajaj and Gagan Batra following a dispute related to the purchase and sale of land and money.
Gupta’s slippers and watch were found near the Ganga after he disappeared. Some people also reportedly saw him near the riverbank. A 5-page letter was also reportedly left by Gupta, although the contents and evidentiary status of the letter have not been established in the available information.
Search operation and police investigation
The State Disaster Response Force was conducting a search operation in the Ganga. SDRF Inspector Kavindra Sajwan said Gupta’s body was recovered from the river on Tuesday, some distance from the resort.
Laxman Jhula police station in-charge Inspector Surya Bhushan Negi said the investigation was continuing. He said the cause of death would become clear after -mortem examination, after which further action would be taken.
The recovery of the body marks the latest development in the search for the missing resort operator. Police must now examine the complaint, the circumstances surrounding the disappearance, the recovered items and any letter as part of the investigation.
Conclusion
Neeraj Gupta’s body has been recovered from the Ganga after he went missing on 27 October. An FIR has been registered against 2 people on allegations made by his wife, while -mortem report and continuing investigation will determine the next official action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was Neeraj Gupta?
Neeraj Gupta operated Panambi Resort and Spa in Ganga Bhogpur Talla near Rishikesh.
Q. When did Neeraj Gupta go missing?
He went missing on 27 October.
Q. Where was his body found?
His body was found in the Ganga about one kilometre beyond his resort.
Q. What case has police registered?
Police registered an FIR against Ravi Bajaj and Gagan Batra on allegations of abetment to suicide.
Q. What led to the police complaint?
His wife alleged that a dispute involving land transactions and money had led to his alleged mental harassment.
Q. What items were found near the river?
His slippers and watch were found near the Ganga.
Q. Was a letter reportedly recovered?
A 5-page letter was reportedly left by Gupta, but its contents and evidentiary status were not established in the available information.
Q. What happens next in the investigation?
Police said -mortem report would clarify the cause of death before further action is taken.
