Journalist Murdered After Exposing ₹120-Crore Corruption
The murder of 28-year-old journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, who exposed the ₹120-crore corruption scandal involving Congress leader Suresh Chandrakar, has shocked the nation. The autopsy report revealed horrifying details of the torture inflicted on Mukesh before his death.
Journalist #Mukesh who once helped rescue CRPF jawans in Bastar, recently exposed a ₹120-cr road scam against Congress leader Suresh Chandrakar.
Two days ago,Suresh's brother called Mukesh for a meeting,after which they found Mukesh's body inside his septic tank. pic.twitter.com/TOmypShusu— Sanjiv K Pundir (@k_pundir) January 4, 2025
Chilling Autopsy Details
According to the autopsy report, Mukesh suffered 15 fractures to his head, a broken neck, and his heart was ripped out. His ribs were shattered, and his liver was found in four pieces.
Mukesh’s only crime was exposing the ₹120-crore corruption scandal tied to Suresh’s road construction project in Bastar.
The autopsy report of Mukesh’s body paints a chilling picture of inhuman brutality:
- 15 head fractures
- A broken neck
- Heart ripped out
- Shattered ribs and a liver torn into pieces
The doctors who conducted the post-mortem confessed they had never seen such barbarity in their careers.
See the viral press note of Congress where they tried to boycott journalists like Mukesh Chandrakar.
Mukesh Chandrakar was later kiIIed by a DaIit leader of Congress for exposing the corruption done by him in the name of building roads.
Look at his picture how brutaIIy he was… pic.twitter.com/2zpbf6gr61
— Shubham Sharma (@Shubham_fd) January 5, 2025
The journalist’s mutilated body was discovered in a septic tank on the premises of Suresh Chandrakar’s property. The doctors noted that the murder involved multiple perpetrators, given the severity of the injuries.
Exposing Corruption Led to His Death
Mukesh Chandrakar had exposed irregularities in a ₹120-crore road construction project in Bastar, which involved Suresh Chandrakar. His investigative reporting had prompted the BJP-led state government to take action against the contractor.
After publishing his exposé, Mukesh went missing on January 1st. His elder brother filed a missing complaint when Mukesh’s phone was found switched off. The journalist was last seen visiting Ritesh Chandrakar, Suresh’s brother, at a contractor-owned property.
Swift Action Against the Accused
The Chhattisgarh police arrested Suresh Chandrakar in Hyderabad on January 5th, following a manhunt. His brothers, Dinesh Chandrakar and Ritesh Chandrakar, were also apprehended. Authorities suspect more individuals were involved in the murder.
Congress leader Suresh Chandrakar has been arrested for murdering journalist Mukesh Chandrakar pic.twitter.com/5eBG1QdEqB
— OpIndia.com (@OpIndia_com) January 6, 2025
In response to the heinous crime, the Bijapur administration demolished illegal constructions owned by Suresh Chandrakar. Additionally, three of his bank accounts were seized, and government land illegally occupied by the Congress leader was reclaimed.
The Silencing of Truth
Mukesh Chandrakar’s brutal murder exposes the grave risks faced by journalists who dare to expose the corruption of powerful individuals. This case reveals the extreme lengths to which Congress-affiliated leaders will go to hide their crimes. It raises a chilling question: If Congress comes to power, how many more journalists will have to be sacrificed to cover up corruption?
Mukesh’s sacrifice shines a harsh light on a system riddled with corruption, where the truth is silenced with brutality. How many more crimes and scams remain hidden behind the veil of power? The fear of being tortured or killed shouldn’t shadow every journalist exposing the truth.
This is a wake-up call for stringent laws to protect whistleblowers and investigative reporters. Without such measures, the chilling reality of Mukesh’s fate could become the norm.
Mukesh Chandrakar’s tragic end is not just a story of political corruption; it reflects the price paid by those who stand for the truth. While the swift action against the perpetrators is commendable, it is far from enough. There must be systemic reforms to ensure journalists can expose corruption without fearing for their lives.
The question remains: Will justice prevail for Mukesh, or will his death become just another statistic in the grim tale of silenced dissent?