Express staffer dies in accident

Chaudhry and a fellow journalist from The Sunday Guardian were returning from Chandigarh when the accident occurred at around 2 am on Monday. The latter and the taxi driver sustained minor injuries. The police have registered an FIR against the driver of the Ford Ikon for reckless driving. Three persons who were travelling in that vehicle are reported to be in a stable condition.

Chaudhry,who was associated with The Indian Express for nearly 15 years,had done her Masters in Journalism from Punjab Agricultural University.

Condoling her death,Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal said,I recall the outstanding journalistic services rendered by her during her professional career. She was a fearless journalist who discharged her duty with utmost dedication,sincerity,honesty and professional commitment to pursue the ultimate goal of freedom of press in true spirit.

Punjab PCC president Capt Amarinder Singh said: It is tragic and unfortunate that she lost her life at such a young age. Her loss will be felt by everyone who knew her and particularly among the journalistic circles.

I knew her for the last 10 years and always found her to be honest and a thorough professional. Her death has created a void in Punjabs media,particularly in Ludhiana, Congress spokesperson and Ludhiana MP Manish Tewari said.