| 1. Jyotirmoy Dey (1955-2011) was a highly regarded Indian crime investigation journalist and author known for his work in exposing the Mumbai Underworld. |
| 2. After finishing his studies in West Bengal, he began his professional journey at Hindustan Lever before shifting his focus to journalism in Mumbai. |
| 3. During his tenure at Hindustan Times, Jyotirmoy Dey emphasized his passion for wildlife by addressing issues like forest encroachment and human-animal conflicts in Borivali National Park. |
| 4. His investigative report on government encroachment in a protected park stirred discussions among state legislators, leading him to freelance for Afternoon Despatch and Courier before diving into wildlife crime reporting. |
| 5. He expanded his skills in photojournalism while working as a trainee reporter and photographer, eventually transitioning into freelance journalism with Mid-Day, where he secured a full-time role. |
| 6. Joining Indian Express in 1996, Dey pivoted towards crime reporting, focusing on the complexities of the Mumbai underworld. He later returned to Mid-Day as the crime and investigations editor, covering a variety of crime-related stories. |
| 7. He authored two notable books, 'Zero Dial: The Dangerous World of Informers' and 'Khallas,' which delved into the intricate network of the Mumbai underworld. |
| 8. He was shot dead on 11 June 2011 around 3 pm in Powai's Hiranandani Gardens while riding his motorcycle home from visiting his mother in Ghatkopar; assailants on motorcycles fired five bullets to his head and chest. |
| 9. Police arrested seven suspects shortly after, identifying Chhota Rajan as the mastermind who ordered the hit due to Dey's critical reporting and books portraying Rajan's gang negatively. |
| 10. On 2 May 2018, a Mumbai court convicted Chhota Rajan (real name Rajendra Nikalje) and eight others, sentencing them to life imprisonment for murder and criminal conspiracy. |
