Empowering Investigative Journalism And the Challenges Ahead
I nvestigative Journalism is no less demanding than the work of an investigative police officer, tactical, strategic, risky, yet exciting, offering exposure to the raw and unfiltered world. In India, crime reporters are often regarded as investigative journalists because our country lacks a strong culture of investigative journalism. However, a few Indian media outlets, especially in print media, have established special cadres dedicated to investigative journalism. In contrast, investigative journalists in foreign countries possess remarkable skills and greater freedom, along with more support from authorities. Some are even used as assets on foreign soil to gather intelligence on enemies’ actions, plans, locations, and positions. The primary role of investigative journalists is to uncover hidden truths by piecing together scraps of evidence and filing reports on issues often overlooked by authorities. They are experts in reading between the lines and conducting in-depth researc...