An investigative journalist has been crushed to death by a truck after exposing alleged mafia and political links to illegal mining. Sandeep Sharma's family claimed the 35-year-old was targeted and threatened after a "sting operation" and asked the police for protection. But they allege his pleas were ignored, and claim he was deliberately knocked down while riding his motorbike to work. A shocking video shows a huge truck veer towards him, drive over him and speed off, and police have launched a culpable homicide investigation.