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15 head fractures, broken neck: Startling findings in Mukesh Chandrakar murder case

The murder of Chhattisgarh journalist Mukesh Chandrakar has revealed horrifying details, including 15 head fractures, a broken neck, and the removal of his heart.

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Journalist Mukesh Chandrakar (X/ @MukeshChandrak9)

The murder of Chhattisgarh journalist Mukesh Chandrakar has sent shockwaves across the nation, with a postmortem examination revealing gruesome details. The 28-year-old freelance reporter suffered 15 fractures to his head, a broken neck, and the horrifying removal of his heart. Doctors also reported four pieces of his liver and five broken ribs, suggesting the involvement of at least two perpetrators in the brutal act.

Key accused arrested in Hyderabad

On Sunday night, police arrested the prime suspect, contractor Suresh Chandrakar, from Hyderabad, where he had been hiding at his driver’s residence. Suresh, believed to be the mastermind behind the murder, is now in custody and undergoing intense interrogation. His wife has also been detained for questioning. The arrest followed an exhaustive investigation involving the review of 200 CCTV footages and tracing nearly 300 mobile numbers.

A gruesome discovery

Mukesh’s body was found on January 3 in a septic tank located on Suresh’s property, two days after he was reported missing. The journalist had been exposing alleged corruption in a Rs 120-crore road construction project from Gangalur to Hiroli in Bastar. The project’s budget had reportedly ballooned from Rs 50 crore to Rs 120 crore without any changes in the scope of work.

Uncovering corruption

Mukesh was renowned for his fearless reporting and had gained prominence through his work with leading news channels and his YouTube platform. His investigation into the road project led the state government to initiate an inquiry into the alleged irregularities.

The murder has sparked outrage, with calls for stringent action against the culprits and greater protection for journalists exposing corruption.

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