Jammu Press Club, journalists remember photojournalist Ashok Sodhi on death anniversary

Jammu, May 11: The Press Club of Jammu and Journalists from across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday remembered senior photojournalist Ashok Sodhi on his 13th death anniversary.
Sodhi sacrificed his life while performing professional duties during an encounter in 2008 at Kaili Mandi in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Ashok Sodhi-was a photojournalist with a leading local English Daily.
As per the handout issued here, Press Club of Jammu and the journalists representing different media houses from parts of Jammu and Kashmir, remembered him and paid tributes.
However, due to COVID pandemic, the homage paying function could not be held but the PCJ management and fraternity members, remembered Sodhi on his death anniversary.
The journalists remembered their days with late Sodhi and termed him as a professional man.
They also missed him as person especially in this COVID pandemic as he was always ready to extend helping hand in such situations.
Many journalists remembered Sodhi and shared the moments they had lived together as professionals and Friends.
They termed him a lively man.
Remembering Sodhi, Journalists asked fellowmen especially the photojournalists to stay safe and prioritise their safety when performing duties especially at this juncture when the whole world is fighting against Coronavirus.


Updated On 5/11/2021 4:30:49 PM