Walter Alfred, a distinguished former journalist with the Press Trust of India (PTI) known for his extensive coverage of historic events in the last century, has passed away at the age of 103. The veteran journalist breathed his last at his residence near Mumbai, as confirmed by his daughter, Anita.

Alfred was on the brink of celebrating his 103rd birthday later this month when he peacefully passed away in his sleep at his home in Mira Road. His legacy as a journalist was marked by a rich tapestry of experiences, including encounters with world leaders, moments of arrest in Pakistan, and reporting from war zones.