Across cities and towns, journalists showed how policy paralysis and political sensitivity allow problems such as stray cattle, unsafe infrastructure, and regulatory capture to endure year after year. Access to public data has become more restricted, while the use of national security, public order, and anti-terror laws to thwart transparency and chill reporting has expanded. The investigation by Indian Express tracked how money stolen in digital frauds moves rapidly across banks and state borders in India, often within minutes. The investigation showed that despite clear environmental violations, regulatory oversight is weak and enforcement is inconsistent — several units shown as closed in official records were found to be operating on the ground. The series showed how overcrowding, poor hygiene, lack of training, and weak infection-control systems have allowed these deadly infections to spread.

Source: Indian Express January 05, 2026 11:11 UTC