Veteran journalist Ravinder Randev, who was active in journalism in Himachal Pradesh for over four decades, died here on Sunday due to cardiac arrest. He was 82.
Randev is survived by wife Tripta Randev, daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren.
After serving in Education Department for more than a decade, Randev joined active journalism in 1972 and started his career as staff correspondent with Vir Pratap. He also worked with Jansatta, Dainik Tribune, The Indian Express, PTI and Uttam Hindu.Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh have mourned the demise of veteran journalist. Devvrat in his condolence message to the bereaved family said that Randev was a thorough professional and a noble soul. He also prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear this irreparable loss.
In his condolence message, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has conveyed deep sympathies with the bereaved family members and prayed to the Almighty for peace of the departed soul. He said that Randev was a committed journalist, who always maintained professionalism. The Chief Minister added that Randev’s demise has created a void in the field of journalism.