Vikram Joshi (Hindi: विक्रम जोशी) was an Indian journalist who was shot by unknown assailants and he later died in the hospital.
The incident caused widespread criticism of the Uttar Pradesh government among opposition parties as well as media.
[7] Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced 10 lakh ex gratia for Vikram Joshi's family.
[6] Former Chief Ministers, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati questioned the poor state of law and order in Uttar Pradesh.
[8] Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi raised questions about the safety of common people in "Jungle Raj".