A Fearless Voice Silenced: Remembering Tariq Ahmad Bhat
The entire journalism fraternity is in shock and profound grief over the sudden passing of Tariq Ahmad Bhat following a cardiac arrest. With a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades, Bhat was one of the most prominent and respected voices in Jammu and Kashmir media. He was universally known for his unwavering integrity, professionalism, and courage. His reporting on the region’s complex political and social dynamics was consistently described as balanced, insightful, and fearless. Tariq Ahmad Bhat’s legacy is not only in his exceptional body of work but also in his role as a humble and generous mentor to countless young journalists in the Valley. His demise is an irreparable loss to the cause of ethical and truthful journalism.

How do we, as a community, honor the legacy of a journalist who defined his career by integrity and fearless reporting in a complex region?