Four arrested including main accused, dead body found in septic tank

Bijapur Journalist Murder Case: The case of brutal murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh has shocked the entire region. In this heinous crime, the police have arrested four accused including the main accused Ritesh Chandrakar. The main accused, contractor Ritesh Chandrakar, who absconded after the murder, was caught from Delhi and is being brought to Bijapur for questioning.

The accused are being interrogated thoroughly

According to Bijapur Police, there is a possibility of involvement of other people in this murder. At present, the interrogation of the arrested accused is going on, and the police is investigating from every angle to solve this mystery.

Dead body recovered from septic tank

The body of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was recovered from the septic tank of the house of accused Ritesh Chandrakar. After hiding the body in the tank, the contractor had poured concrete on top, so that the body could be hidden. The police had to take help of JCB machine to break the tank.

How was it revealed?

• Mukesh Chandrakar’s associate journalists continuously put pressure on the police, after which action started.
• On the first day of the New Year, Mukesh had given a congratulatory message on social media, after which contractor Ritesh called him to his yard.
• There is suspicion of murder there.

Suspected murder with an axe.

The post mortem report and preliminary investigation have revealed that Mukesh Chandrakar has deep injury marks on his head. Police suspect that they were murdered using an ax or some other sharp weapon.

purpose of murder

Some dispute or other personal rivalry with the contractor is believed to be the reason behind the murder. However, the entire truth of the case will come out only after interrogating the accused.

Allegations of fellow journalists

Mukesh’s fellow journalists say that this murder is the result of a well-planned conspiracy.

• According to him, the accused contractor had planned the murder in advance.
• The police initiated action when journalists created pressure and raised questions regarding Mukesh’s disappearance.

Outrage in the area after the murder

This massacre has spread anger throughout Bijapur. Journalists have demanded strict action against this incident.

Demand:

1. All the accused should be punished as soon as possible.
2. Special provisions should be made for the safety of journalists.
3. The state government should conduct a high-level investigation into this matter.

police assurance

The police have assured strict action in this murder case. Officials say that no culprit will be spared. All aspects are being investigated, and strong evidence is being collected to give stringent punishment to the accused.