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Crime
Press Club of India Condemns Murder of Bijapur Journalist Mukesh
✍️ CGKhabar
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 08:32 AM
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The Press Club of India has condemned the killing of journalist Mukesh in Bijapur, calling the act a grave affront to press freedom.
The Press Club of India released a statement today condemning the murder of journalist Mukesh, who was found dead in Bijapur. The statement described the killing as a serious blow to press freedom and called for a thorough investigation by the authorities.
Mukesh had been a prominent local reporter known for covering civic issues in the region. His untimely death has sent shockwaves through the journalistic community in Karnataka and beyond.
In its statement, the Press Club urged law‑enforcement agencies to act swiftly and to ensure that justice is served. It also appealed for stronger protection measures for journalists working in sensitive areas.
The organization reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights of reporters and called on the government to take concrete steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
Mukesh had been a prominent local reporter known for covering civic issues in the region. His untimely death has sent shockwaves through the journalistic community in Karnataka and beyond.
In its statement, the Press Club urged law‑enforcement agencies to act swiftly and to ensure that justice is served. It also appealed for stronger protection measures for journalists working in sensitive areas.
The organization reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights of reporters and called on the government to take concrete steps to prevent such incidents in the future.