Saturday, June 11, 2011

SHOCKING NEWS : Investigative journalist shot dead in Mumbai

(Reuters) - Four gunmen shot dead a senior investigative journalist specialising in organised crime in Mumbai on Saturday, police said.

Jyotirmoy Dey, 50, was killed at 2:30 p.m. at his home in the city's Powai district, and the gunmen escaped on motorcycles, said the official, who did not wish to be identified.

Dey led a team of crime and investigative reporters at the Mid Day newspaper and had written books on different gangs involved in organised crime in Mumbai.

"He brought depth to our investigative reporting, and he conducted his journalism with honesty and integrity," Sachin Kalbag, executive editor of Mid Day, said in a statement.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said the assassination was a challenge to the freedom of the press.

with thanks : reuters : link above for detailed news. 

pic with thanks : thehindu

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