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| Indian newspaper reporter Rakesh Sharma, who specialised in the coverage of crime, has been shot dead in Etawah, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. | Indian newspaper reporter Rakesh Sharma, who specialised in the coverage of crime, has been shot dead in Etawah, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. |
| Colleagues say Rakesh, who worked for Dainik Aaj, received a call on his mobile phone shortly after reaching his home on the evening of 23 August. | Colleagues say Rakesh, who worked for Dainik Aaj, received a call on his mobile phone shortly after reaching his home on the evening of 23 August. |
| In response, he set off towards the city on his bicycle and was ambushed by several gunmen soon afterwards. | In response, he set off towards the city on his bicycle and was ambushed by several gunmen soon afterwards. |
| Vikas Sharma, who works for the Nation News Channel, told the press freedom watchdog, Reporters Without Borders (RSF): "His reporting on criminal groups were the reason for his murder." | Vikas Sharma, who works for the Nation News Channel, told the press freedom watchdog, Reporters Without Borders (RSF): "His reporting on criminal groups were the reason for his murder." |
| Source: RSF | Source: RSF |
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