Prateek Yadav, the younger son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and half-brother of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, died on Wednesday in Lucknow, sources said. He was 38 years old and married to BJP leader Aparna Yadav.
According to sources, Prateek was brought to Lucknow’s Civil Hospital at around 6 am on Wednesday for treatment, where doctors declared him dead.
Sources said Prateek Yadav had been unwell for some time. A few weeks ago, he was admitted to a private hospital in Lucknow, where Akhilesh Yadav had also visited him. After his condition showed some improvement, he was brought back home, sources added.
Tthe Samajwadi Party condoled his death in a post on X, saying, “The passing of Prateek Yadav is deeply saddening. May God grant peace to the departed soul.”
Despite belonging to one of the country’s most prominent political families, Prateek Yadav largely stayed away from active politics. He had studied at the University of Leeds, UK and was associated with real estate and fitness businesses.
Prateek Yadav also ran a gym called ‘The Fitness Planet’ in Lucknow and remained active in the fitness industry.
He was also involved in animal welfare activities through an organisation named ‘Jeev Ashray’, which worked for the rescue, treatment, feeding and care of stray dogs.
A few months ago, following reports of a dispute with Aparna Yadav, Prateek had shared photographs on social media showing the family holidaying together.
His wife, Aparna Yadav, is currently the vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Women’s Commission and is associated with the BJP.
The postmortem of Prateek Yadav is to be conducted at the KGMU mortuary under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), sources said.
According to officials, the autopsy will be led by Dr Mousami Singh, while doctors Anoop Kumar Raipuria and Dr Fatima Harsha will also be part of the medical panel. A team of three KGMU doctors, including forensic experts, will conduct the postmortem examination.
Sources said an X-ray of the chest will be carried out before the postmortem procedure begins. The examination will formally commence once the panchnama documents are received.
Officials added that the postmortem process will be videographed, and the entire procedure will be recorded as part of the documentation process.
Meanwhile, Aman Bisht, Aparna Yadav’s brother, reached the postmortem house along with other family members.
Heavy security deployment has also been made at the spot, with police personnel stationed around the mortuary premises.
Source: India Today