J Dey Assasination Case: CBI enquiry is not a prudent option.
The federation of journalists in Mumbai has urged a probe by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in veteran journalist J.Dey’s murder case. Intending no offence to the sentiments & emotions of fellow journalists I wish to highlight that an enquiry by CBI in this case will not be prudent. The demand for a CBI enquiry in Dey’s murder case seems to be a knee jerk decision & influenced by emotions. While, it is true that the incident was shocking to the whole journalist fraternity across the nation & led to an emotional response, I feel that the further strategy to nab the culprits & to secure a safe environment for journalists in Mumbai, emotions must not be allowed to dominate. Being a crime reporter for over 13 years I have closely observed the functioning of various investigating agencies like Mumbai Police, Narcotics Control Bureau, Central Investigation Bureau, Enforcement Directorate & so on. My experience says that investigation of J.Dey’s murder by CBI will ...