Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:25am on 04 Jan 2025,Saturday International
In Chhattisgarh, journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, 28, was found dead in a contractor's water tank on January 3 in Bijapur. Missing since January 1, Mukesh had exposed alleged irregularities in a Rs 120-crore road construction project in Bastar involving contractor Suresh Chandrakar. His body was discovered at Suresh's property, prompting police to arrest three suspects, including the contractor's brothers. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai condemned the murder, calling it a loss to journalism, and promised harsh punishment for the culprits. This case highlights the risks faced by journalists in Bastar, where corruption and violence are prevalent.
