By Mohammad Tarique Saleem
Senior journalist Dilip Sinha tragically passed away yesterday after being hit by a Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) bus near Lohia Path, Jiamau in Lucknow. The incident occurred in the afternoon as he was riding his scooter towards the busy Lohia crossing. The bus, reportedly en route to Kanpur from the Balrampur depot, struck him from the side, throwing him to the road. Despite efforts to save him, he was declared dead upon arrival at the Civil Hospital. The bus driver fled the scene after the accident, and the police have since registered an FIR and are analyzing CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the driver.
Dilip Sinha was a well-respected figure in the media fraternity of Uttar Pradesh. He began his career as a sub-editor with Navjivan and remained committed to journalism throughout his life. At the time of his death, he was actively running a YouTube channel called FourthPillarNews, where he presented news and discussions with honesty and clarity. Known for his calm demeanor and ever-smiling face, he was loved by his peers and junior journalists alike. Friends and colleagues describe him as a soft-spoken, warm-hearted man who always spread positivity in every room he entered. His cheerful personality and commitment to ethical journalism made him a mentor to many young reporters.
The news of his demise has cast a pall of gloom over the journalist community. The Indian Federation of Working Journalists and the Uttar Pradesh Accreditation Committee expressed deep sorrow over his sudden passing. Condolence messages poured in from across the state, including senior politicians, media houses, and social activists. Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana called Sinha a “dedicated journalist who stood for the truth, even in challenging times.” His sudden death, Mahana added, is a huge loss to journalism and to the state.
Dilip Sinha is survived by his wife, Anshula, and two daughters, Samantika and Priyanka Gandhi. The family resides in Patrakar Puram, Gomtinagar, and are being supported by fellow journalists and well-wishers. His funeral will take place at Bhainsakund, Lucknow, at 11 am. His final journey is expected to witness the presence of numerous colleagues, friends, and admirers who respected him for his sincerity and service to journalism. As the community mourns this irreparable loss, calls for stricter road safety measures and accountability from transport authorities have grown louder. Dilip Sinha’s life and work will be remembered as a beacon of honest journalism in an age of noise and sensationalism.
