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On Jan 4, the Press Association and Editors Guild of India condemned the murder of freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar in Chhattisgarh, who exposed road construction irregularities. Three suspects are detained. The guild demanded a thorough investigation and urged Chhattisgarh to protect journalists, particularly those in field reporting and investigative journalism. The tragic incident highlights the need for stronger safeguards for journalists.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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