A chilling reminder of the dangers of truth-telling, the latest report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reveals that India tops the global list of journalists murdered for their work.Behind every statistic lies a story of courage silenced, of truth buried too soon. These were not just reporters; they were voices of the voiceless, exposing corruption, injustice, and the stories many wished to hide.

The findings raise urgent questions about press freedom and safety in the world’s largest democracy. When journalists are killed for telling the truth, it’s not just a tragedy for the media  it’s a wound to democracy itself.

Because a nation cannot call itself free if its truth-tellers live  and die  in fear.