Body of missing Indian journalist found in septic tank
The body of an Indian journalist who had reported on alleged corruption in the country has been found in a septic tank in Chhattisgarh state.
His body was found on Friday in the compound of a road construction contractor in the Bijapur town area after officers tracked his mobile phone.
Three people have been arrested in connection with his death, reportedly including two of his relatives. A media watchdog has demanded a thorough investigation.
"However, after further inspection on 3 January, we discovered Mukesh's body in the newly floored septic tank near the badminton court," a senior police officer said, referring to the fact concrete slabs had been placed on top of the tank.
Following his death, the Press Council of India called for a report "on the facts of the case" from the state's government.
In May 2022, Subhash Kumar Mahto, a freelance journalist known for his reporting on people involved in illegal sand mining, was fatally shot in the head by four unidentified men outside his home in Bihar.
