Chhattisgarh journalist's murder: Special Investigation Team formed

The prime suspect in the murder of Chhattisgarh journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, whose body was found in a septic tank, has been identified as his cousin, Ritesh Chandrakar. Ritesh, along with two others, has been arrested in connection with the killing of the 28-year-old journalist, known for his bold investigative reporting.

Mukesh had recently exposed alleged corruption in a road construction project worth ₹120 crore, stretching from Gangalur to Hiroli in the Bastar region. The project's initial tender of ₹50 crore had inexplicably escalated to ₹120 crore without any changes to its scope. The contract was managed by Suresh Chandrakar, whose three bank accounts have now been seized by police.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate Mukesh's murder.