Noted photo journalist Tarapada Banerjee died in the city after a brief illness.

Banerjee had worked in Anandabazar Patrika and was known for his news photos. His book on Satyajit Ray containing some of the rare photographs of him is a well read book.

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Condoling his death chief minister Mamata Banerjee, recollected her long association with him, wrote on her X handle: “I personally remember him as the only photographer who took the pictures (from a running scooter) of CPM goons trying to murder me in Hazra More in south Kolkata, when I was in the Opposition. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and admirers.”