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Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi

Indian press groups call for investigation after journalist’s body found in septic tank

Journalist Mukesh Chandrakar outdoors
Journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, whose body was found at a construction contractor’s compound in Bijapur in India’s state of Chhattisgarh on Friday, prompting calls for an investigation. Photograph: @MukeshChandrak9

Indian media rights groups have called for an investigation after the body of a missing journalist was found hidden in a septic tank.

Mukesh Chandrakar, 32, was a well-known freelance journalist in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh who contributed to some of the country’s biggest news channels. He had also widely reported on alleged corruption in the construction industry on his popular YouTube channel.

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