Prateek Yadav, the younger son of veteran politician Mulayam Singh Yadav, died on May 15, 2024 [1].
The death of the 38-year-old [1] has sparked intense public speculation and rumors regarding the cause of death, given the prominence of his family in Indian politics.
Yadav was brought to the Civil Hospital in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, where medical staff declared him dead upon arrival [1, 2]. Hospital officials noted that the body exhibited injuries, suggesting the man had experienced trauma before reaching the facility [1].
Following the incident, rumors circulated suggesting that Yadav may have been poisoned. Medical authorities have moved to address these claims while the official investigation continues.
"We have no evidence to suggest that Mr. Yadav was poisoned. The post‑mortem is underway and we will share the findings once available," Dr. R. K. Singh, Chief Medical Officer of Civil Hospital, Lucknow, said [1].
A hospital spokesperson further clarified the condition of the patient upon arrival. "He was brought dead to the hospital; the injuries on his body indicate he had suffered trauma before reaching us," the spokesperson said [1].
The medical team is currently conducting a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. While the presence of physical injuries is confirmed, officials have not yet established whether these injuries were the primary cause of death or the result of other circumstances.
“"We have no evidence to suggest that Mr. Yadav was poisoned."”
The death of a high-profile political figure's son often triggers rapid misinformation in the absence of immediate forensic results. By explicitly denying poisoning and citing physical trauma, hospital officials are attempting to steer the narrative toward a physical cause of death while awaiting the formal post-mortem report to prevent political instability or civil unrest.
