Jasdip Singh Malhotra, Principal Correspondent, Hindustan Times posted at Jalandhar Office, is no more now.
Jalandhar, September 22, 2013: Jasdip Singh Malhotra, Principal Correspondent, Hindustan Times posted at Jalandhar Office was killed in a road accident on Sunday.
The accident occurred near Mukerian on Jalandhar-Pathankot National Highway (NH-I) this afternoon. Another occupant of the car namely Dr. Surinder Kumar Kalia, Senior Superintendent of Police, Pathankot also sustained injuries in the mishap. Kalia Kalia has been undergoing treatment in a hospital at Pathankot.
One of his colleagues, on being asked, told that the car in which Malhotra alongwith others were travelling was hit by a truck.
As per the available information, Malhotra died on the spot. Malhotra is survived by a son, a daughter and widow. Both children are minor.
A shock wave was spread throughout the media fraternity after hearing news about the tragic incident, claiming life of promising journalist. He was popular among the media fraternity. It is evident from the fact that a large number of media persons and others are making comments on fb to express their feelings on the shocking and unexpected death of Malhotra.
He was of very jolly mood. He had always been keeping smile on his face.
Malhotra did the last story `Mining ban: Rs. 20 lakh a day goonda tax on sand, gravel in Pathankot’, which appeared in Hindustan Times (Chandigarh Edition) today, on front. It was a hot topic of discussion among the media fraternity and other people today.
City Air News expresses shock over the sudden and unexpected death of Malhotra.
CM MOURNS DEATH
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad, tragic and untimely demise of Jalandhar based Principal Correspondent of the Hindustan Times Jasdeep Singh Malhotra, who passed away in a fatal road accident near Mukerian on Sunday.
Recalling the outstanding journalistic services rendered by Malhotra during his professional career spanning over nearly two decades, the Chief Minister described him as a fearless and upright journalist who discharged his duties with utmost dedication, sincerity and professional commitment to pursue the ultimate goal of freedom of press in true spirit. He said that in the death of Malhotra a void has been created in the journalistic fraternity which was difficult to be filled in near future.
Sharing his heartfelt condolences with the bereaved family members, friends and relatives, the Chief Minister prayed to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to them for bearing this irreparable loss in this hour of grief.
Meanwhile Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and Information & Public Relations Minister Bikram Singh Majithia also mourned the passing
away of Malhotra and shared their heartfelt condolences with the family. They said that in the death of Malhotra the journalistic fraternity has lost an outstanding professional who was ever committed to uphold the glorious traditions of Press as fourth pillar of the Democracy.
CAPT AMARINDER CONDOLES DEATH
Chandigarh: Former Punjab Chief Minister and Permanent Invitee to the Congress Working Committee Capt Amarinder Singh today condoled the sad and untimely demise of the Jalandhar based Principal Correspondent of the Hindustan Times, Jasdeep Malhotra.
In a condolence message Capt Amarinder said, Jasdeep was a thorough professional and a good friend. He said, with his death a great vacuum has been created in the media which will be difficult to be filled.
Expressing his heartfelt grief to the bereaved family, Capt Amarinder said, it was a personal and irreparable loss. He said, he along with his party stood by the family at this hour of grief.
ARVIND KHANNA EXPRESSES GRIEF
Chandigarh: Punjab Congress general secretary and Dhuri MLA Arvind Khanna today expressed profound grief over the tragic death of Jasdeep Malhtora, Principal Correspondent Hindustan Times and the
head of the Jalandhar Bureau.
In a statement Khanna said, it was too tragic and devastating not only for his family but the friends and colleagues as well. He said, Jasdeep was a promising journalist who was snatched away by the cruel
hands of destiny in the prime of his youth.
The Congress general secretary shared his heartfelt grief with the family and prayed for their strength to overcome this tragic loss.
MANISH TEWARI MOURNS DEATH
Chandigarh, September 22, 2013: Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari today expressed grief and sorrow over the sad and untimely death of Jasdeep Malhotra, Principal Correspondent Hindustan Times, Jalandhar.
In a condolence message released here today, Tewari said, Malhotra was too young to die. He said, Malhotra’s death was a great loss not only to the media, but to the society as well. He said, he had known Malhotra through his writings which showed his thorough professional acumen and depth.
Praying for the peace to the departed soul, the Minister assured that every possible help shall be provided to the family of the deceased journalist from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE BY PPCC OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON SUKHPAL SINGH KHAIRA
Congress party on behalf of the people of Punjab, condoles the untimely and tragic death of one of state’s most daring journalist, Jasdeep Singh Malhotra. The deceased journalist in his short span of life had immensely contributed to the field of journalism. He was a very fine human being and a good friend. The loss of Jasdeep Malhotra is not only the loss of his family and close ones but a major loss to the state of Punjab, as he was known for being forthright, truthful and a fearless crusader of the interest of Punjab. His bold pen would be remembered by one and all for bringing many vital public issues to the fore. He never hesitated from annoying the most powerful people, when it came to the interest of Punjab and the country. He was a champion of people’s rights and never hesitated to call spade a spade. He vehemently raised issues like the scandalous leasing of PIMS at Jalandhar and was recently highlighting the hijack of sand mining and gravel business by the powerful political- mafia nexus. In-fact I spoke to him today morning itself, to congratulate him for daring to write so boldly against the ‘Goonda’ tax being imposed upon the people by the said mafia. I will forever remember my last conversation with the brave son of the soul and miss him dearly.
The loss of Jasdeep Malhotra eminent journalist will once again focus to the unending saga of murderous deaths due to road accidents. Although more than 5,000 innocent and precious lives like that of our friend Jasdeep Malhotra are lost each year in Punjab, I wonder when the rulers of the state are going to wake up to this menace.
In the same breath, I also pray to god for the safety and wellbeing of Surinder Kumar Kalia SSP Pathankot and those injured in the accident.
May god rest the soul of Malhotra in peace and give his family and friends the strength to bear the irreparable, heartrending and tragic loss.
MANORANJAN KALIA CONDOLES THE DEATH
Jalandhar (Rajat Kumar): BJP national executive member Manoranjan Kalia has expressed deep shock and grief over the untimely sad demise of Jasdeep Singh Malhotra, Staff Correspondent, Hindustan Times, under mysterious circumstances in an accident.
Kalia said that Malhotra was one of the enlightened correspondent who used to unearth stories in regard to social awakenings. The accident needs a deep probe at high level to unearth the truth, Kalia said.
After hearing the news of the accident Kalia rushed to the residence of Malhotra to condole the family of the deceased. He was accompanied among others by BJP former district president Ravi Mahendru, former district president Naval Kishore Kamboj, Senior BJP leader Satish Kapur and Rajat Mohindru.