Indian investigative journalist found dead inside septic tank

Calls grow for better protection after brutal killing of journalist in India

Mukesh Chandrakar, who helped uncover corruption in India, was found dead in a septic tank days after family reported him missing

'Killed Over Corruption Exposé': Murdered in Bastar, Who Was Mukesh Chandrakar?

“If you were a journalist visiting Bijapur, Mukesh was the first person you’d contact. He never said no to anyone, even to strangers asking for help,” said Chhattisgarh-based journalist Nilesh Tripathi, who had known Mukesh Chandrakar since 2017.Mukesh, a journalist from Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, who became known for his fearless reporting on corruption, met a tragic end after uncovering the poor construction of a local road. Aged 28, Mukesh disap…

From bike mechanic to a journalist with thriving YouTube channel, Mukesh Chandrakar’s story was one of perseverance

Taking inspiration from other journalists, Mukesh started his own YouTube channel, named Bastar Junction, which has 1.66 lakh subscribers.

Killed Indian Journalist Found In Septic Tank

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News NEW DELHI (Worthy News) – Investigators have found the body of an Indian journalist who went missing on New Year’s Day. Mukesh Chandrakar’s human remains were discovered in a septic tank in India’s Chhattisgarh state, officials said. Police told media that his body showed signs of “severe injuries” and was discovered in the compound of a road construction contractor in Bijapur on F…

Muckraking Reporter's Body Found in a Septic Tank

A missing Indian journalist and YouTuber well known for his reports on corruption within the construction industry was found dead on Friday, his body discovered in a septic tank in Bijapur. The Guardian reports on the death of Mukesh Chandrakar, said to be 32 or 33, who was reported missing...

The 32-year-old journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was known for his YouTube channel and reports in which he exposed alleged corruption in the construction sector.