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More arrests likely in HPPCL GM death case: Himachal Deputy CM

More arrests likely in HPPCL GM death case: Himachal Deputy CM

Shimla, Mar 22 (UNI) Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said in the state Assembly that more arrests are likely as the investigation in the case of death of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) general manager Vimal Negi progresses.

Addressing the issue in the lower house during Zero Hour in response to a point of order raised by member Randhir Sharma of BJP, he confirmed that an FIR (first information report) had been registered in the case, and the investigation was ongoing.

He further said that as new facts come to light, more accused individuals would be added to the case.

The Deputy Chief Minister expressed that the state government's resolve to ensuring justice for the deceased's family and said it was approaching the matter with sensitivity.

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