{"id":158886,"date":"2025-01-23T14:20:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T08:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/?p=158886"},"modified":"2025-01-23T14:25:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T08:55:51","slug":"sad-story-of-indian-journalism-death-of-mukesh-chandrakar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/?p=158886","title":{"rendered":"Sad Story Of Indian Journalism : Death Of Mukesh Chandrakar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"2a6a8c3593e6620bd92d71f585bdd19b\" data-index=\"4\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6453632170035383\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- NEW RESPONSIVE -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6453632170035383\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2960496911\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The death of Mukesh Chandrakar, 33 a journalist known for his investigative reporting on corruption in Chhattisgarh, has raised significant concerns regarding the safety of journalists and the state of Press Freedom in India. Chandrakar&#8217;s body was discovered in a septic tank on January 3, 2025, after he went missing on 31st December 2024. The reason behind is murder is linked to his recent reports exposing corruption in local road construction projects, specifically involving a contractor who is now a prime suspect in the case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mukesh Chandrakar was a freelance journalist. After his father\u2019s demise in childhood, he was taking care of his mother. He did various odd jobs and during teenage years he developed a liking towards journalism. He also started a popular YouTube channel<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">with 1.79 lakh subscribers <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Bastar Junction\u201d. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">His channel focused on local issues, which included corruption and the Maoist insurgency in the red corridor of India and also the mineral-rich Bastar region. H<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">e had previously played a crucial role in negotiating the release of a police commando held by Maoists. Through his YouTube channel he also interacted with villagers to raise their concerns and demands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-158887 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/439405982_3262203683923805_4113860660548151366_n-1736080917-300x160.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/439405982_3262203683923805_4113860660548151366_n-1736080917-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/439405982_3262203683923805_4113860660548151366_n-1736080917-1024x544.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/439405982_3262203683923805_4113860660548151366_n-1736080917-768x408.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/439405982_3262203683923805_4113860660548151366_n-1736080917-1536x817.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/439405982_3262203683923805_4113860660548151366_n-1736080917-450x239.webp 450w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/439405982_3262203683923805_4113860660548151366_n-1736080917-1129x600.webp 1129w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/439405982_3262203683923805_4113860660548151366_n-1736080917.webp 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Being a freelance journalist, Mukesh was known for his capabilities to go to great lengths to cover stories. His work attracted significant attention. It also attracted criticism from powerful local interests, particularly for his expose stories on government contracts worth hundreds of crores. Chandrakar&#8217;s murder has sparked widespread protests among journalists and media organizations, who view it as a targeted attack on press freedom. This incident shows us the challenges faced by independent media, freelance journalists or stringers. The Press Club of India condemned the killing, calling it a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Dark Chapter&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for journalism in India, and demanded immediate action against those responsible. Local journalists have staged demonstrations, demanding justice and better protections for reporters working in high-risk environments like Bastar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mukesh Chandrakar&#8217;s last reports focused primarily on corruption in road construction projects in Chhattisgarh. His investigative report highlighted irregularities in a road construction project from Gangaloor to Nelasanar village. This report reportedly led to a government inquiry into the contractor&#8217;s activities, which included allegations of financial misconduct related to the project. In addition to the corruption report, he also covered the poor conditions of roads in Bijapur, which were linked to the same contractor involved in the corruption allegations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chandrakar&#8217;s investigations and reporting on these issues are believed to have played a significant role in his murder, as they directly threatened powerful local interests. His work was not only crucial for raising awareness about corruption but also highlighted the risks faced by journalists operating in volatile regions like Bastar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established to investigate Chandrakar&#8217;s death, with three arrests made, including the Contractor . The investigation is focusing on financial transactions and communications that may provide further insights into the motives behind the murder. Authorities have pledged a thorough investigation. Chhattisgarh&#8217;s Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has called it \u201cheartbreaking\u201d and promised swift justice for Chandrakar&#8217;s family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-158888 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250104-WA0017-scaled-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250104-WA0017-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250104-WA0017-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250104-WA0017-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250104-WA0017-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250104-WA0017-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250104-WA0017-scaled-1-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG-20250104-WA0017-scaled-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Suresh Chandrakar, the contractor, the main accused has accepted in front of the SIT that he with the other three accused Dinesh, Ritesh and Mahendra were responsible for Mukesh Chandrakar\u2019s murder. He also said that he became furious after Mukesh\u2019s report on the delay of Nelasanar to Gangaloor road and also the alleged corruption proposed in his report. On the 04th of January, Bijapur authorities took a bulldozer to Suresh\u2019s construction plant, claiming it had been illegally built on forest land.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-158890 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/806931-article-fiaxlpytzv-1461154424-300x135.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/806931-article-fiaxlpytzv-1461154424-300x135.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/806931-article-fiaxlpytzv-1461154424-1024x459.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/806931-article-fiaxlpytzv-1461154424-768x344.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/806931-article-fiaxlpytzv-1461154424-450x202.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.caravanalive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/806931-article-fiaxlpytzv-1461154424.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chandrakar&#8217;s death highlights ongoing challenges faced by journalists in India, particularly those reporting on corruption and organized crime. One of the most ironic things here is that Chhattisgarh was the first state in the country to enact the Protection of Media Persons Act, 2003. In 2024 alone, four journalists were killed in India, underscoring a troubling trend of violence against media professionals in regions where powerful interests are threatened by investigative reporting. India stands at 159th position out of the 180th countries in the World Press Freedom Index. The incident has prompted calls for stronger legal protections for journalists to ensure their safety while performing their duties. Chandrakar&#8217;s tragic death not only underscores the dangers faced by journalists in India but also raises critical questions about the state of press freedom and the need for systemic changes to protect those who dare to speak truth to power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The death of Mukesh Chandrakar, 33 a journalist known for his investigative reporting on corruption in Chhattisgarh, has raised significant concerns regarding the safety of journalists and the state of Press Freedom in India. Chandrakar&#8217;s body was discovered in a septic tank on January 3, 2025, after he went missing on 31st December 2024. 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