Danish Siddiqui
Indian photojournalist (1983-2021)
Danish Siddiqui (19 May 1983 – 15 July 2021)[1] was an Indian photojournalist. He received the Pulitzer Prize in 2018. He worked for Reuters.
Danish Siddiqui | |
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Born | 19 May 1983 |
Died | 15 July 2021 Spin Buldak, Kandahar, Afghanistan | (aged 38)
Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
Alma mater | Jamia Millia Islamia |
Occupation | Photojournalist |
Employer | Reuters |
Spouse | Rike |
Children | 2 |
Website | www |
Siddiqui was shot dead while covering a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban on 15 July 2021, aged 38.[2][3][4]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Siddiqui, Danish. "Reuters photographer Danish Siddiqui captured the people behind the story". The Wider Image. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ↑ "Danish Siddiqui: Indian photojournalist killed in Afghanistan". BBC News. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ↑ Sarkar, Soumashree (16 July 2021). "Struggle, Conflict and Small Joys: A Selection of Danish Siddiqui's Photographs". The Wire. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ↑ "'Devastating loss of brave photojournalist': Condolences pour in for Danish Siddiqui". The News Minute. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2021.