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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.
TAGS : Press Freedom
ENTITIES : Mukesh Chandrakar
GEOGRPAHY : Chhattisgarh
TYPE : Reporting
EVIDENCE : Context verified
UPDATED : 22 Oct 26 / 11:34 am
No comments on Mukesh Chandrakar’s Killing: The Bijapur Road Investigation and the Risks Facing Independent Journalists
Journalists speaking at the Press Club of India describe obstruction, detention and mistreatment while covering protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Independent reporting and press bodies document wider detentions, while specific assault and harassment allegations remain subject to investigation—raising a concrete question about policing and the right to report.
ENTITIES : Delhi Police
GEOGRPAHY : Delhi
TYPE : Reporting
PERIOD : 2026
UPDATED : 19 Oct 26 / 7:10 pm
An 11 October reel argues that detaining Cockroach Janta Party supporters was no victory for the government. The October protests, disputed voter-roll deletions and the legal challenge to restrictions on Jantar Mantar show why the controversy extends beyond arrests.