Facts and Figures about Investigative Journalism

Investigative Journalism is a part of journalism in which reports deeply investigate on a
single matter. This includes serious crime, political corruption, etc.
It may take a month or may be year for investigation and preparing a report of a sting
operation. This is basically conducted by newspapers, wire service and freelance
journalism.

Giving a look at the largest team of investigative journalist, the Washington based
international consortium of investigative journalism has been the most renowned one
which was launched in 1997.
The style of investigative journalism came in press of India in 1980s, which at the
beginning was prompted by political issue such as ‘Return to Power of Mrs. Gandhi”.

A few landmark cases came into limelight when Investigative Journalism started taking
place in India. The story of Fodder Scam leakage of a corruption scandal that involved
embezzlement of about 9.4 billion from the government treasury of Bihar, can be
considered as one such landmark cases of 1996.

Considering all other media channels and websites, "Tehelka" has made its way towards
investigative journalism and sting operations in a very efficient manner. The magazine
held their first sting operation on cricket match fixing, the scandal of which took place in
the year 2000. Investigative Journalism plays a very crucial role in the field of media and
has always been a helpful process leading to democracy.