Former Bharatpur Member of Parliament Ratan Singh has filed a police complaint alleging that his son, Rajendra Pratap Singh, was poisoned to death as part of a conspiracy involving his daughter-in-law, Neetu Singh, grandson Saurav, and other family members. Police have registered a case at Jawahar Circle police station in Jaipur and launched a formal investigation. The allegations have not yet been independently established.

Background and Circumstances of Death

Rajendra Pratap Singh, who served as an executive engineer in the Rajasthan Public Works Department (PWD), died under suspicious circumstances on 11 September. According to the complaint filed by his father, Rajendra's lips had turned blue when his body was found — a detail Ratan Singh believes could indicate poisoning. In his complaint, Ratan Singh alleged that his son's death was motivated by a desire to obtain a government job on compassionate grounds and to gain control of property reportedly worth crores of rupees.

Marital History and Family Tensions

Rajendra Pratap Singh and Neetu Singh were married on 11 May 2005, according to the complaint. Marital disputes reportedly surfaced soon after the marriage, eventually leading Rajendra to file a divorce petition in a family court. Neetu Singh and her son, Saurav, had been living separately from Rajendra for approximately five to six years. In May 2026, the two parties reportedly reached a mutual agreement, following which Neetu Singh and Saurav returned to the family home in Malviya Nagar, Jaipur.

However, Ratan Singh alleged that tensions escalated after their return, with frequent disputes over the house, property, and financial matters. According to the complaint, a serious confrontation over property and financial transactions took place on 4 September, during which Rajendra was allegedly threatened with death.

CCTV Tampering Allegations and Forensic Investigation

The complaint further claims that the CCTV cameras at the house were damaged or disabled on 4 and 5 September, raising suspicions about the events leading up to Rajendra's death. Police have seized the CCTV footage and the digital video recorder (DVR) from the premises for forensic analysis. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has been called in to examine the scene and collect evidence. Viscera samples have been sent to the FSL, and investigators are awaiting both the forensic and pathology reports to establish the cause of death.

What Police Have Said

Mahesh Chandra, Station House Officer (SHO) of Jawahar Circle police station, confirmed that investigators are examining all aspects of the case. Police have collected evidence, conducted a post-mortem examination, and are questioning family members, neighbours, and relatives from the complainant's daughter-in-law's side. The SHO noted that the final forensic and pathology reports are still awaited, and the findings are expected to determine whether a toxic substance or another medical cause led to Rajendra's death.

Investigation Ongoing

As of 13 October, all allegations of conspiracy and poisoning remain unproven, and the precise circumstances of Rajendra's death are yet to be officially determined. The investigation is ongoing, and its outcome will depend on the forensic examination results and further police inquiries. The case is being closely watched given the family's political profile in Rajasthan.