Senior Aaj Tak journalist Rohit Sardana passes away due to Covid 19 on Friday. He had tested positive for the Coronavirus and suffered a heart attack on Friday morning.
The veteran journalist was admitted to Metro Hospital on Thursday.
Sardana had risen through the ranks, from starting out as a copy editor in the early 2000s. Over the years, he was worked with Zee News as an executive editor and anchor.
RIP Rohit Sardana: Yogi Adityanath, Manish Sisodia and several other leaders condole his death
वरिष्ठ पत्रकार श्री रोहित सरदाना जी का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद है।
वह जनपक्षीय पत्रकारिता के अप्रतिम हस्ताक्षर थे।
प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि वह दिवंगत आत्मा को शान्ति व शोकाकुल परिजनों को यह अथाह दुःख सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें।
ॐ शांति
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) April 30, 2021
Shocked and extremely saddened to know about the passing away of senior journalist and my journalism days colleague Rohit Sardana.
My deepest condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/9yUWc9l4qu
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) April 30, 2021
He was retweeting people’s appeals for help till yesterday & today he is gone.
Deeply shocked & saddened to hear about the passing of the young & spirited journalist Sh Rohit Sardana.
Condolences to his family & friends.Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/iTWd3FqjYD
— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) April 30, 2021
This is a big jolt for journalism. I deeply mourn the untimely demise of fearless and bright @aajtak journalist #RohitSardana.
So painful for the family & friends. My prayers and condolences.
ॐ शांति ?? pic.twitter.com/LSIVDfQBjA
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 30, 2021
We at @teamsp_official pay our heartfelt condolences to our dear friend & brother Rohit Sardana
May his family have strength in this difficult time
In solidarity we are changing our DP to honour #RohitSardana #RIP
Om Shanti Shanti pic.twitter.com/VXfYbgrHyn
— Shehzad Jai Hind (@Shehzad_Ind) April 30, 2021
Shocked beyond words to know that senior journalist and @aajtak news anchor Rohit Sardana passes away.
My condolences to all his fans across the country. I pray to God to give strength to his family members in this hour of grief.#RohitSardana pic.twitter.com/R3X1mvmjz3— Saket Bahuguna?? (@BahugunaSaket) April 30, 2021
Anguished to learn about the passing of a true journalist and Aajtak anchor, Rohit Sardana
Condolences and prayers to his family and loved ones.#RohitSardana pic.twitter.com/aGguQm4yU4
— Prasad Lad (@PrasadLadInd) April 30, 2021