J Dey murder: Delhi journos raise voice for CBI probe

NEW DELHI: Seeking justice for J Dey, murdered in broad daylight in Mumbai on Saturday, journalists from Delhi on Tuesday came together and raised their voice for a 'CBI probe' into the killing. Around 100 journalists and members of media associations including Editors Guild of India, the Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC) and the Press Association wore black ribbons at the Press Club and shouted slogans against the Mumbai police and government condemning the murder and also seeking 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.
Senior journalist Prabhu Chawla said. "I had not met J Dey but the incident is shocking. Such incident should be stopped in future and for this journalist should come together. Government should provide security to the journalists."
Ashutosh, the Managing Editor of IBN7 said, "This is an attack on entire fraternity. We are seeing attack on south Asian journalist for quite sometime and we need to collectively fight for this. If any journalist work sincerely they are bound to get threats like Saleem Shahzad, a Pakistani investigative reporter, Daniel Pearl and now J Dey. We need to protect our fourth pillar of democracy and some stringent step needs to be taken. Attack on J Dey should be last of its kind".