Bastar: In a significant development, Chhattisgarh police have arrested three individuals--Ritesh Chandrakar, Dinesh Chandrakar, and Mahendra--in connection with the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar.
Bastar Inspector General (IG)
Speaking on the operation, Bastar Inspector General (IG) P Sundarraj said that the role of contractor Suresh Chandrakar is also being investigated.
"Ritesh Chandrakar and Mahendra hit Mukesh Chandrakar and Dinesh Chandrakar tried to hide the evidence.
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The role of contractor Suresh Chandrakar is also being investigated and action will be taken accordingly...Further investigation is underway...Three accused have been arrested...An eleven-member SIT has been formed to further investigate the incident," Sundarraj said.
The search for a Bijapur-based journalist
The search for a Bijapur-based journalist, who had been missing since January 1, ended tragically when his body was found in a septic tank on the premises of a private contractor in the district on Friday, police said.
Notably, Mukesh Chandrakar was one of the interlocutors who played a key role in the release of a CRPF constable abducted by Naxals after an encounter in Bijapur in 2021. He was actively covering Naxal attacks, encounters, and other issues in Bastar.
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Recently, Chandrakar had done a story on the alleged corruption in road construction.
Earlier today, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said that an 11-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to catch absconding Congress leader Suresh Chandrakar who is accused in the murder of Journalist Mukesh Chandrakar. (With Agency Inputs)
