Sunday, June 12, 2011

Assassination of Mumbai based Mid Day reporter, Shri Jyotirmoy Dey

No civilized society can tolerate this kind of attack on the freedom of the press : Ambika Soni

Published on June 12, 2011

The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Smt. Ambika Soni has condemned the assassination of Mumbai based Mid Day reporter, Shri Jyotirmoy Dey, who was allegedly shot dead by the underworld today.
In her condolence message, Smt Soni has said this act has challenged the freedom of press and perusal of objective reporting. This incident is a sign of insanity perpetuated by mindless individuals in which innocent citizens are killed. No civilized society can tolerate this kind of attack on the freedom of the press.

The Minister has said that she is confident that the Home Minister of Maharashtra, Shri RR Patil will live up to his assurance of tracking down the assailants in the shortest possible time. She has conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the members of Shri Dey’s family.

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