Seasoned Journalist Walter Alfred Dies At The Age Of 103 At His Mira Road Home, Had Covered Major Wars Of The World | PERFECT WOMAN FASHION AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

Seasoned Journalist Walter Alfred Dies At The Age Of 103 At His Mira Road Home, Had Covered Major Wars Of The World | PERFECT WOMAN FASHION AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

Walter Alfred, a distinguished former journalist with the Press Trust of India (PTI) known for his extensive coverage of historic events in the last century, has passed away at the age of 103. The veteran journalist breathed his last at his residence near Mumbai, as confirmed by his daughter, Anita.

Alfred was on the brink of celebrating his 103rd birthday later this month when he peacefully passed away in his sleep at his home in Mira Road. His legacy as a journalist was marked by a rich tapestry of experiences, including encounters with world leaders, moments of arrest in Pakistan, and reporting from war zones.

Residing in the Srishti complex in Mira Road for several years, Walter Alfred’s career as a PTI correspondent took him around the world, making him a witness to some of the most pivotal events of the 20th century.

His illustrious career encompassed coverage of India’s Independence, the era of Indira Gandhi’s Emergency, reporting on conflicts such as the India-Pakistan and Vietnam wars, and interviews with prominent leaders including Jawaharlal Nehru, Pakistani General Ayub Khan, and former Indonesian premier Sukarno.