Editors Guild demands inquiry in death of Mumbai-based journalist
New Delhi (PTI): The Editors Guild of India on Saturday urged the management of a daily newspaper in Mumbai to conduct a "fair and transparent" inquiry into the allegations related to the death of journalist Satish Nandgaonkar.
In a statement, the Guild said it was "extremely saddened" to learn about the untimely death of Nandgaonkar and extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
"The Guild's attention has also been drawn to several statements that have been issued in recent days relating to Nandgaonkar's demise. The Guild urges the management of the concerned news organisation to conduct a fair and transparent inquiry into the allegations," the statement said.
It said the Guild has always stood for fostering a conducive work environment in every newsroom, and reiterates that relationships among colleagues must be based on fairness and mutual respect.
The Guild said it was working to update the Code of Ethics for working journalists and editors with a view to tackling ever-evolving challenges.
It also called upon the managements of all news organisations to ensure the well-being of its journalists.
"Every journalist deserves a fair hearing and fair play," the Guild said.
Nandgaonkar passed away in Mumbai on February 28.
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Man arrested with Rs 2.54-crore heroin in Mumbai
Mumbai (PTI): Police have arrested a man and seized over 500 grams of heroin worth Rs 2.54 crore in the illicit market from him in Mumbai, officials said on Friday.
The police's Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) made the drug seizure in Santacruz in the western suburbs. The operation was conducted by the Kandivali unit of the ANC on Thursday as part of a special crackdown against drug trafficking in the area, they said.
Acting on specific inputs, an ANC team conducted a raid in Santacruz (East) and intercepted a man. During a search, the team recovered 508 grams of high-grade heroin from his possession, an official said.
The seized contraband, a highly addictive, opioid drug derived from morphine, is estimated to be worth Rs 2.54 crore in the international market, he informed.
Following the seizure, a case was registered against the man under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and he was formally placed under arrest in the early hours of Friday.
The police are currently investigating the source of the drug and trying to identify the intended recipients of the consignment, he said.
