Tag: Mukesh Chandrakar

The main accused in the murder of Chhattisgarh journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was arrested in Hyderabad on Sunday night, marking a significant development in the case that has shocked the region. Suresh Chandrakar, a distant relative of the victim and a contractor, is believed to have masterminded the brutal murder. His arrest follows a thorough investigation, including the review of over 200 CCTV footages and tracking nearly 300 mobile numbers.

Chhattisgarh: Police in Bastar Division have arrested three individuals, including two relatives, in connection with the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar. His body was discovered in a freshly sealed septic tank at a shed owned by a contractor on Friday. Chandrakar, who had been missing since New Year's Day, was last seen leaving his home in Bijapur's Pujari Para. His brother, Yukesh Chandrakar, had filed a missing persons report the following day.