The Maharashtra government had assured journalists on Monday that it accepted their demand to bring in a law to protect journalists though it refused to hand over the probe to CBI. It said the Mumbai police should be given a fair chance to investigate the case.
Journalists from Delhi on Tuesday came join hand to raise their voice for a ‘CBI probe’ into the killing of J Dey. Around 100 journalists and members of media associations including Editors Guild of India, the Indian Women’s Press Corps (IWPC) and the Press Association the Journalist Welfare Association wore black ribbons at the Press Club and shouted slogans against the Mumbai police and demanded security and separate law for journalists in the country.
“We condemn broad day light killing and demand for CBI enquiry in this matter. Media is fourth estate as people who work closely to bring justice to light should be protected,” said T R Ramachandran President of Press club of India.
The journalists of Delhi decided to support Mumbai counterparts and appealed to not come under the pressure of government. They all also echoed to approach Prime Minister on the issue seeking CBI inquiry, alleging that Mumbai police is trying to save the mafia – which is allegedly involved in Dey’s murder.
Dey was shot dead by four unidentified gunmen at Hiranandani complex in suburban Powai on June 11.
Journalist found dead in Noida
NOIDA: A journalist working with a local Hindi daily Shah Times was tonight found dead under mysterious circumstances outside a factory in Noida on Tuesday.
reporter Narinder Bhatti had come in his car to the Sector eight factory at around 10 PM, police said quoting eyewitnesses. The factory”s security guard claimed that he found him unconscious.
Bhatti was rushed to Kailash Hospital where he was declared brought dead. The body has been sent for a port mortem, police said.
