Two Indian Journalists Win Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting

Two Indian journalists have achieved a major milestone by winning the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for journalism. Anand RK and Suparna Sharma were awarded for their outstanding work in exposing digital surveillance and cyber fraud.

The Pulitzer Prizes were announced on May 5, recognizing excellence in global journalism.

Award in Illustrated Reporting and Commentary

Anand RK and Suparna Sharma received the award in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category. They shared the honor with Bloomberg journalist Natalie Obiko Pearson.

According to the Pulitzer Prize website, their story titled “Trapped,” created for Bloomberg, narrates the disturbing case of an Indian neurologist who was subjected to a digital arrest scam.

The report, combining powerful visuals and storytelling, effectively highlighted the growing global threat of digital surveillance and cyber fraud.