<p>"I have spoken to the Mumbai Police Commissioner, and and Joint Commissioner (Crime) who are visiting the scene of crime. I have given instructions that the culprits be arrested as soon as possible," Patil said.<br /><br />"Nobody will be spared."<br /><br />Dey, working as Editor (Special Investigation) with English daily Mid-Day was shot dead in suburban Powai this afternoon by four unidentified gunmen.<br /><br />The motive behind the murder would be known only after a preliminary inquiry, he said.<br />The Home Minister said he knew J Dey as a good and senior crime reporter.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Maharashtra BJP spokesperson, Madhav Bhandari, described the murder as "most shocking".<br /><br />He said the incident showed that the state Home Department had lost control of the law and order situation.</p>
<p>"I have spoken to the Mumbai Police Commissioner, and and Joint Commissioner (Crime) who are visiting the scene of crime. I have given instructions that the culprits be arrested as soon as possible," Patil said.<br /><br />"Nobody will be spared."<br /><br />Dey, working as Editor (Special Investigation) with English daily Mid-Day was shot dead in suburban Powai this afternoon by four unidentified gunmen.<br /><br />The motive behind the murder would be known only after a preliminary inquiry, he said.<br />The Home Minister said he knew J Dey as a good and senior crime reporter.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Maharashtra BJP spokesperson, Madhav Bhandari, described the murder as "most shocking".<br /><br />He said the incident showed that the state Home Department had lost control of the law and order situation.</p>