Investigation of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar murder case will be completed in 4 weeks, challan will be presented and speed trial will be conducted – Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma
Action on illegal possession of criminals will start immediately
Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed under the leadership of Additional Superintendent of Police to investigate the incident
Raipur, January 4, 2024: Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, in a press conference held at his residential office today, shared important information regarding the ongoing investigation and action in the murder case of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar of Bijapur district. He said that this incident is a serious blow not only for the state but also for the independent form of journalism. The state government is taking this matter on top priority and ensuring investigation.
The Deputy Chief Minister informed that so far three accused in this case—Ritesh Chandrakar, Dinesh Chandrakar and Mahendra Ramteke—have been arrested. To expedite the investigation of the case, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted under the leadership of Additional Superintendent of Police Mayank Gurjar (IPS). A strong case is being prepared against the accused on the basis of forensic and technical evidence. The Deputy Chief Minister said that a speed trial will be conducted by presenting the challan in 4 weeks.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said that Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao has talked about getting all the works of the criminal contractor Suresh Chandrakar investigated.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said that the case started on the night of 01 January 2025, when journalist Mukesh Chandrakar went missing from his house. A missing report was lodged by his elder brother at Bijapur police station on 02 January. The police acted promptly and inquired about the last location of the deceased and the persons concerned. During the investigation, the body of the deceased was recovered from the septic tank located in Suresh Chandrakar’s enclosure.
He also informed that a massive operation is being carried out by the police to arrest Congress contractor Suresh Chandrakar, who is the prime accused in this case, and is currently working as the State Secretary of Chhattisgarh Congress Scheduled Caste Front. His properties and financial transactions are being thoroughly investigated. So far, three bank accounts of the accused Congress leader have been put on hold and illegal construction has been demolished.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma assured that the case will be investigated with complete transparency and impartiality. He said that the culprits will not be spared under any circumstances and they will be given strict punishment under the law.
Congress leaders involved in all criminal incidents
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, while exposing the unethical activities and criminal deeds of Congress leaders in a press conference today, said that the Congress party is now playing with the trust of the public. He mentioned many serious incidents in which cases of Congress leaders being directly involved in crimes have come to light.
He first mentioned the Balodabazar incident, where Congress MLA Devendra Yadav is in jail and even the High Court has refused to grant him bail. He said that this incident has revealed the real face of the Congress. He then referred to Congress MLA Uttari Jangde in Sarangarh-Vilaigarh in December 2024 inciting his workers to break into the collector’s office and vandalize it during a public demonstration. Jangde, citing old violent incidents, again inspired the workers to carry out similar incidents, which was not only a violation of the law but also reflected the thinking of the Congress.
The Deputy Chief Minister then discussed the involvement of Congress student wing NSUI official Kuldeep Sahu and NSUI president Chandrakant Chaudhary in the murder of a policeman’s wife and his innocent daughter in Surajpur.
The Deputy Chief Minister also mentioned the FIR lodged against senior Congress leader and former minister of Chhattisgarh Mohammad Akbar at Doundi police station in Balod, in which his name has surfaced in the suicide case of a head master. He called it a misuse of power by Congress leaders.
Vijay Sharma said that crime and anarchy are prevalent in the Congress party. The party leaders are not only violating the law, but they are also promoting such activities.
