Leena Dhankhar — CEO

Bureau Chief for Hindustan Times, Gurugram, leading the editorial coverage for Gurugram, Nuh, Palwal, and Faridabad districts. With over 15 years of experience in journalism, I started my career as a crime reporter with Hindustan Times and gradually expanded my reporting across multiple beats including civic affairs, education, health, politics, environment, wildlife, and special investigations. As a journalist, I am driven by the passion to bring truth to light and tell stories that matter. Over the years, I have travelled across states to uncover scams, report ground realities, and expose systemic failures. My expertise lies in criminology, crime reporting, and deep-dive investigations. In 2017, I authored my first book based on a real-life incident — the shocking murder of a Class 2 student inside the washroom of a private school in Gurugram — a case that shook the nation and exposed the many cracks in school safety norms. My work at Hindustan Times has been about giving voice to people, highlighting civic issues, holding authorities accountable, and reporting stories that impact lives. From crime and excise to forest conservation, environmental reporting, and political affairs, my newsroom journey has been about versatility, responsibility, and relentless curiosity. As a journalist and an author, I believe storytelling has the power to create awareness, inspire action, and drive change

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned journalist with a focus on crime and investigative reporting.

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Experience: 18 yrs 4 mos