Frequently
asked questions
Straight answers about Mohammed Sayeed Shaikh, the FAC News publication, how reporting is done, and how to get in touch.
About Mohammed Sayeed Shaikh
Who he is, what he does and where he works.
Who is Mohammed Sayeed Shaikh?
Mohammed Sayeed Shaikh — known across the press as MS Shaikh — is a Mumbai-based journalist, editor and publisher. He is the founder and editor of Dainik Fight Against Criminal (FAC News), a registered Indian news title, and Director of its publisher, Aspect Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. He reports on crime, corruption, human rights and civic accountability across Maharashtra.
Is MS Shaikh the same person as Mohammed Sayeed Shaikh?
Yes. MS Shaikh is the short form used in bylines and by the press. The full name is Mohammed Sayeed Shaikh; his full legal name is recorded as Mohammed Sayeed Akbar Ali Shaikh.
Where is he based?
He works from the FAC News office at 701, C-Wing, Crystal Plaza, opposite Infinity Mall, New Link Road, Andheri West, Mumbai 400053, and reports across Maharashtra.
How long has he been a journalist?
He has worked in public-interest journalism for close to a decade. He founded Dainik Fight Against Criminal in 2016 and has edited it since.
About FAC News
The publication, its registration and how it is run.
What is Dainik Fight Against Criminal?
Dainik Fight Against Criminal, published under the masthead FAC News, is an Indian news title founded in 2016. It is registered with the Registrar of Newspapers for India under RNI No. MAHHIN/2016/71734 and published in print and online, in Hindi and English, by Aspect Multimedia Pvt. Ltd.
Is FAC News a registered newspaper?
Yes. It is registered with the Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI) under registration number MAHHIN/2016/71734, held by Aspect Multimedia Pvt. Ltd.
Who owns FAC News?
FAC News is owned and published by Aspect Multimedia Pvt. Ltd., an independent company of which Mohammed Sayeed Shaikh is Director. It is not owned or controlled by a political party or a corporate group.
Where can I read FAC News?
The printed edition circulates in Maharashtra. Reports are also published at fightagainstcriminal.com and on the official FAC News channels on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and X.
What languages does FAC News publish in?
Hindi and English.
Reporting & editorial practice
What gets covered, how it is checked, and what to do if we get it wrong.
What subjects does he report on?
Four main areas:
- Crime and justice — cases followed from complaint through to court
- Human rights — citizens whose rights, dignity or safety are at stake
- Civic affairs and accountability — governance, public services and public money
- Community and welfare — relief work and social initiatives
How can I send a news tip or a complaint?
Write to info@mohammedsayeedshaikh.com or call +91 99300 26943. Include what happened, when and where, the people or offices involved, and any documents you hold. If you need your identity protected, say so at the start — that request is respected.
Will my identity be kept confidential?
Yes, if you ask for it. Sources who request protection are not identified, and victims, witnesses and minors are not named without clear reason and consent.
Can coverage be paid for?
No. Editorial coverage is not sold and is not traded for advertising, access or goodwill. Advertising, where it is carried, is marked as advertising and has no bearing on what is reported.
Something published about me is wrong. What can I do?
Write to the desk with the report or a link to it, the specific point you are disputing, and anything supporting your account. Every complaint is read. A confirmed error is corrected in print and online, and anyone named in a report may ask for their reply to be carried.
Awards & recognition
The honours on record and where to see them.
How many awards has he received?
More than 28 awards, certificates and appreciations from human rights councils, press associations, foundations and community organisations across India.
What are his most notable honours?
The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar National Contribution Award, and Corona Warrior honours awarded by several foundations and councils for humanitarian service during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also received certificates of appreciation from human rights councils and certificates of excellence from journalist associations.
Why was he named a Corona Warrior?
For humanitarian and relief work carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside his reporting. Several foundations and councils recognised that service independently.
Contact, interviews & media
Getting in touch, and using his name and photographs.
How do I contact Mohammed Sayeed Shaikh?
By email at info@mohammedsayeedshaikh.com, by telephone on +91 99300 26943, or at the FAC News office in Andheri West, Mumbai.
Is he available for interviews, panels or events?
Yes. Requests for interviews, panel appearances, guest lectures and event participation should go to the editorial desk by email with the date, venue, subject and format.
Where can I get an official photograph and biography?
The press kit carries approved short and long biographies, the correct spellings of his name and the masthead, high-resolution photographs and the terms for using them.
Which social media accounts are official?
The official FAC News channels are Facebook (fightagainstcriminalnews), Instagram (fight_against_criminal_), YouTube (@fightagainstcriminal) and X (@facnewspaper). Accounts outside this list are not operated by him or by FAC News.
Question not answered here?
Write to the editorial desk — press enquiries, coverage requests and reader questions are all read personally.
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