The investigation of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar murder case will be completed in 4 weeks and a speedy trial will be conducted by presenting the challan – Deputy Chief Minister Shri Sharma
♦Action against illegal occupation of criminals initiated immediately.
♦A Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed under the leadership of Additional Superintendent of Police to investigate the incident.
Raipur: Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma shared important information regarding the ongoing investigation and action in the murder case of Bijapur district journalist Shri Mukesh Chandrakar in a press conference held at his residential office today. 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 ensuring investigation by taking this matter on top priority.
The Deputy Chief Minister informed that so far three accused—Ritesh Chandrakar, Dinesh Chandrakar and Mahendra Ramteke—have been arrested in this case. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed under the leadership of Additional Superintendent of Police Mayank Gurjar (IPS) to expedite the investigation of the case. 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 informed that Deputy Chief Minister Arun Saw has talked about getting all the works of criminal contractor Suresh Chandrakar investigated.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said that this case started on the night of 01 January 2025, when journalist Shri Mukesh Chandrakar went missing from his house. His elder brother lodged a missing person report 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 the 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 constructions have been demolished.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri 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 Shri 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 incident in Balodabazar, 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 inciting his workers to break into the collector’s office and vandalize it during a public demonstration in Sarangarh-Vilaigarh in December 2024. Jangde, citing old violent incidents, inspired the workers to carry out similar incidents again, which was not only a violation of the law but also reflected the thinking of the Congress.
After this, the Deputy Chief Minister discussed the involvement of Congress student wing NSUI office bearer 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 at Doundi police station in Balod against senior Congress leader of Chhattisgarh and former minister Mohammad Akbar, in which his name has surfaced in the suicide case of a head master. He termed it as misuse of power by Congress leaders.
Shri Vijay Sharma said that crime and anarchy are rampant in the Congress party. The party leaders are not only violating the law, but they are also promoting such acts.