Senior journalist KJ Singh, mother found dead in Mohali residence
What's the story
Senior journalist KJ Singh and his 92-year-old mother were found dead at their Mohali residence in Punjab today. Police suspect murder. A few things were reportedly missing from the house. Singh was the former editor at Indian Express. An investigation is underway. Police officers are present at Singh's house. More details are awaited.
Twitter Post
Punjab CM condemns Singh's murder
I condemn ghastly murder of senior journalist KJ Singh and his mother at Mohali. Urge police to nab perpetrators imm.
— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) September 23, 2017
Safety
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