The Media Supervisory Agency asked her to conduct a thorough investigation after the discovery of the body of a buried inside a septic sewage tank, which had been covered with cement. 28-year-old independent journalist Mukes Chandrakar had made a series of reports on corruption and the Maoian uprising, which has been shocking for half a century the state of Chattisgar, in central India. CORVERSE In addition, he was responsible for a popular YouTube channel, “Bastar Junction”. The Indian Media Council, which expressed its “anxiety” over Chandrakar’s alleged murder, requested last night (01.01.20205) in a press release a detailed report on the case. The reporter’s body was found on January 3 in Chattisgar state, when authorities managed to trace his cell phone signal after his family notified the police of his disappearance. ADVERSE — Amitabh Chaudhary (@MithilaWaala) Three people were arrested in connection with the case, two of whom are allegedly related to the unfortunate journalist. More than 10,000 people have lost their lives during the Maoist rebels’ uprising, who say they are fighting for the rights of marginalized native populations in the central regions of India, rich in natural resources. Visnu Deo Sai, Prime Minister of Chattisgar State and member of the ruling party in India, described the journalist’s death as “tragic” and promised “the strictest punishment” for the responsible. Last year, India held 159th place, of the total 180, in the world rankings for freedom of the press compiled by Reporters Without Borders.
Horror in India: The body of a reporter buried in a septic sewage tank was located.
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