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Vishwamitra Tandon is a former Indian journalist from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, renowned for his investigative reporting.
Early Life and Career
[edit]Vishwamitra Tandon started his journalism career with the Hindi daily Amar Ujala and served as the bureau chief in Pilibhit district from 1983 to 2005. During his tenure, he covered significant events with bravery and depth. Some of the notable incidents he reported on include:
- 1984 anti-Sikh riots Following the assassination of Indira Gandhi.
- 1986 Neuria Riot: A communal clash that resulted in the deaths of nearly three dozen people from both communities.
- Ram Temple Movement: Coverage of the contentious and politically charged movement.
Prolonged Terrorism: Reporting on the severe terrorist incidents that plagued the district for several years.
- 1991 Pilibhit Fake Encounter[1]: The case where 11 Sikh pilgrims were killed in a fake police encounter, a story that brought him significant recognition.
- 1994 TADA Prisoner Massacre: In-depth coverage of the murder of seven Sikh TADA prisoners in the district jail.
His fearless journalism in breaking the story of the 1991 fake encounter, which led to the life imprisonment of 47 police personnel by a CBI court in Lucknow, is particularly notable.
Publications
[edit]In addition to his journalism career, Vishwamitra Tandon is also an accomplished author. He has written various books including
- Pilibhit me Emergency ki 100 Unsuni Kahaniyan[2][3] - A collection of untold stories from the Emergency period in Pilibhit.
- Swatantrata Sangraam ki Sangharsh Gaatha[4] - Narratives of the struggles during the Indian freedom movement.
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Vishwamitra Tandon's work has earned him several accolades over the years. Notably:
- Punjabi American Heritage Society Award(2016) - The Punjabi American Heritage Society in California, USA, had honored[5][6][7][8][9] Vishwamitra Tandon for his outstanding journalism at their annual event in Yuba City on May 29, 2016.
Later Life and Legacy
[edit]After resigning from his job in 2005, Vishwamitra Tandon retired from journalism and now resides in Pilibhit, and currently runs a charitable institution.
References
[edit]- ^ "Scribe who brought Pilibhit story to light". The Tribune (India). 7 April 2016.
- ^ "मेरठ के सांसद ने किया पीलीभीत में इमरजेंसी की सौ अनसुनी कहानियां पुस्तक का विमोचन". 22 Jun 2021.
- ^ "इमरजेंसी की सौ अनसुनी कहानियां पुस्तक का विमोचन". Amar Ujala. 23 June 2021.
- ^ "पीलीभीत में स्वतंत्रता संग्राम की संघर्ष गाथा पुस्तक का विमोचन". Amar Ujala. 7 Aug 2022.
- ^ "California Sikhs to honour Indian journalist". Business Standard. 28 May 2016.
- ^ "विश्वमित्र टंडन अमेरिका में होंगे सम्मानित". Amar Ujala. 20 May 2016.
- ^ "California Sikhs to honour Indian journalist". The Times of India. 28 May 2016.
- ^ "Tandon to Receive Honor by American Sikhs". 12 July 2016.
- ^ "California Sikhs To Honour Indian Journalist Vishwa Mitra Tandon". 28 May 2016.
- ^ "Why criminals are getting pension meant for political prisoners, HC asks Pilibhit DM". The Times of India. 31 October 2018.
- ^ "आपातकाल के खिलाफ पीलीभीत से बुलंद हुई थी आवाज".
- ^ "State sponsored massacare of innocent Sikh Pilgrims – Pilibhit we've forgotten".
- ^ "Punjabi American Festival begins today". 28 May 2016.
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