A journalist working for a vernacular daily in Chatra district of Jharkhand was abducted and allegedly beaten to death by unknown persons late on Monday.
Chandan Tiwary, 32, had earlier lodged a complaint with the police apprehending a threat to his life.
“Following an expose on irregularities in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, I’ve been threatened with dire consequences by Mahesh Dangi, husband of the local mukhiya…I fear a threat to my life from Mahesh Dangi...” Mr. Tiwary had said in his police complaint on April 6.
Family members of the journalist have said a Maoist faction was behind the murder.
