Veteran journalist K J Singh and his mother were found murdered at their house in Phase 3B2 of Mohali today. <br/><br/>Taking immediate cognisance of the crime, the Chief Minister called up state DGP Suresh Arora to set up a SIT for a thorough investigation into the case.<br/><br/>Meanwhile Special Investigative Team (SIT) set up by the Punjab Police under Inspector General of Police (Crime) Shashi Prabha Dwivedi to probe the murder has started investigation. <br/><br/>As per Per preliminary reports Mr Singh's throat was found slit while his mother Gurcharan Kaur was strangled. Mr Singh was 66 years old while his mother was 92. He had worked as Chief News Editor in various leading Newspapers. <br/> <br/>According to an official spokesperson, the Chief Minister has also directed the police to beef up security in the area and take steps to ensure the safety and security of the ordinary citizens of the state.