Entity Mukesh Chandrakar

Independent journalist from Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, murdered in January 2025 after reporting on alleged road construction irregularities.

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Mukesh Chandrakar’s Killing: The Bijapur Road Investigation and the Risks Facing Independent Journalists

Independent journalist Mukesh Chandrakar reported on alleged road construction irregularities in Bijapur before he was murdered in January 2025. Police later charged four men, alleging retaliation for his reporting. His case exposes how vulnerable local reporters can be when scrutinising powerful contractors.

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