By IANS,
New Delhi : Senior Hindi journalist Umesh Lakhanpal, 50, died following a heart attack here Wednesday.
Lakhanpal, a resident of Shalimar Bagh, had more than 25 years experience in journalism and was working with Punjab Kesari, a leading Hindi national daily.
He was very popular among the journalistic fraternity and was fondly called ‘dada’.
Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit described Lakhanpal as an institution in Hindi journalism and a man of integrity.
“Lakhanpal was a dedicated scribe who devoted his energy in educating young journalists. His contribution in enriching Hindi journalism will always be remembered,” Dikshit said.
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