Preliminary autopsy shows no foul play in death of Prince Yadav, accused in Khan Sir case
The preliminary autopsy of Prince Yadav, an accused in a case linked to the June 2 violence involving educator and YouTuber Faisal Khan (popularly known as Khan Sir), has indicated no signs of foul play, according to sources. The post-mortem was conducted at a hospital in Biratnagar, Nepal, following Yadav's death under unclear circumstances. Viscera samples have been preserved and sent to the central forensic laboratory in Kathmandu for further toxicological and histopathological examination to conclusively determine the cause of death.
Prince Yadav, aged 24, was one of the individuals named in connection with the violence that erupted on June 2 near Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna. The incident had led to multiple arrests and a protracted legal battle. Yadav had been in Nepal at the time of his demise, and initial reports indicated that he was found in a hotel room. The exact circumstances leading to his death are yet to be clarified, but the autopsy's preliminary findings point away from any intentional harm.
The post-mortem report, accessed by The Indian Express, notes the possible presence of a heart condition, though it remains unclear if that contributed directly to the death. Medical experts caution that such findings require corroboration with the viscera analysis, as some cardiac abnormalities can be induced by toxic substances or other factors. The Nepal Police have stated that the investigation is ongoing, and they are awaiting the forensic report, which is expected in the coming days.
The development comes a day after Raushan Anand, the brother of the deceased and director of the Gyan Bindu Coaching Institute, alleged a conspiracy behind Prince's death. In a statement, Anand claimed that his brother had faced pressure to compromise in the legal dispute surrounding the June 2 violence while he was lodged in jail. He suggested that Prince's presence in Nepal might be linked to these pressures, though he did not provide specifics. Anand has demanded a thorough inquiry into the matter and has appealed to authorities in both India and Nepal for a transparent investigation.
The Khan Sir case has garnered significant public attention due to the educator's wide following on social media. Khan Sir, who runs the Khan GS Research Centre, was briefly detained in connection with the June 2 violence, which allegedly involved a protest over a controversial social media post. The case remains sub judice, with multiple accused out on bail. Nepalese authorities are coordinating with Indian officials as part of their probe into Yadav's death.
Forensic experts emphasize that a viscera examination is crucial in such cases, as it can detect poisons, drugs, or other metabolites that might not be evident in a gross autopsy. The preservation of viscera in formalin and their subsequent chemical analysis can take several weeks, depending on the laboratory's caseload. Until the final report is released, the cause of death will remain officially undetermined. The public is advised to await the conclusions of the forensic investigation rather than speculate.
The Indian Express will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available from official sources.
