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Vishwamitra Tandon is a former Indian journalist from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, renowned for his investigative reporting.

Early Life and Career
Vishwamitra Tandon started his journalism career with the Hindi daily Amar Ujala and served as the bureau chief in Pilibhit district from 1983 to 2005. During his tenure, he covered significant events with bravery and depth. Some of the notable incidents he reported on include:

Prolonged Terrorism: Reporting on the severe terrorist incidents that plagued the district for several years.
 * 1984 anti-Sikh riots Following the assassination of Indira Gandhi.
 * 1986 Neuria Riot: A communal clash that resulted in the deaths of nearly three dozen people from both communities.
 * Ram Temple Movement: Coverage of the contentious and politically charged movement.
 * 1991 Pilibhit Fake Encounter : The case where 11 Sikh pilgrims were killed in a fake police encounter, a story that brought him significant recognition.
 * 1994 TADA Prisoner Massacre: In-depth coverage of the murder of seven Sikh TADA prisoners in the district jail.

His fearless journalism in breaking the story of the 1991 fake encounter, which led to the life imprisonment of 47 police personnel by a CBI court in Lucknow, is particularly notable.

Publications
In addition to his journalism career, Vishwamitra Tandon is also an accomplished author. He has written various books including


 * Pilibhit me Emergency ki 100 Unsuni Kahaniyan - A collection of untold stories from the Emergency period in Pilibhit.
 * Swatantrata Sangraam ki Sangharsh Gaatha - Narratives of the struggles during the Indian freedom movement.

Awards and Recognition
Vishwamitra Tandon's work has earned him several accolades over the years. Notably:
 * Punjabi American Heritage Society Award(2016) - The Punjabi American Heritage Society in California, USA, had honored    Vishwamitra Tandon for his outstanding journalism at their annual event in Yuba City on May 29, 2016.

Later Life and Legacy
After resigning from his job in 2005, Vishwamitra Tandon retired from journalism and now resides in Pilibhit, and currently runs a charitable institution.