Rajesh Savaliya, a 31-year-old RTI activist from Surat, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday night after he was found with several injuries on his body on the National Highway-8 in Navsari, reported The Indian Express.

Savaliya had launched a drive against the education mafia operating in Surat, reportedly. He had also reached out to the District Education officer to draw attention to schools functioning without approval and licences. Savaliya, who was found with injuries on his head, shoulder and stomach, had also received threat calls allegedly from the education mafia, according to the same report.