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Senior journalist Payal Mehta passes away at age of 46; PM Modi, Amit Shah offer condolences

Times of India - India · 20 September 2026 at 11:16 am

Senior journalist Payal Mehta passes away at age of 46; PM Modi, Amit Shah offer condolences

Mehta was visiting Mumbai when she developed uneasiness around 2 am.

She was taken to a hospital, but died before treatment could begin.

Senior journalist Sheela Bhatt shared the details in a post on X.

"On a visit to Mumbai, she developed uneasiness.

Around 2 am she was taken to the hospital.

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Senior journalist Payal Mehta passes away at age of 46; PM Modi, Amit Shah offer condolences

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