Dynamite News Gauri Lankesh murder aftermath: Condemnations pouring in, protests to be held across nation
Senior journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh was shot dead at her residence in Bengaluru's Rajarajeshwari Naga. Furthermore, prominent personalities have condemned the murder asking the concerned authorities to take action and find the culprits.
Bengaluru: In the wake of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh's death on Tuesday, various organisations have planned protests all over the nation, especially in major parts of Karnataka. Senior journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh was shot dead at her residence in Bengaluru's Rajarajeshwari Naga on Tuesday night. The police say that few unidentified assailants, on a motorcycle, fired shots and rode away.
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Gauri's family has asked the for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the matter, while the Karnataka Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, has directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into the matter.
Indrajeet Lankesh, Gauri's brother, said, "I am requesting a CBI probe, as we have seen in earlier cases as well that the police have done nothing in issues like this." Furthermore, prominent personalities have condemned the murder asking the concerned authorities to take action and find the culprits.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today whilst addressing a press conference said, "It is true that it is an organised crime, let the police look into it."
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi also took to Twitter expressing shock and said "Shocked to hear of the assassination of @gaurilankesh. We strongly condemn this cowardly attack. Her courage will continue to inspire".
The Union Cabinet Minister of Textiles and Information and Broadcasting (Additional Charge) Smriti Irani on Wednesday condemned the killing of journalist Gauri Lankesh, adding that she hoped that justice is delivered soon.Irani took to Twitter and wrote, "Condemn killing of #GauriLankesh. Hope speedy investigation is conducted &justice delivered. Condolences to the family."
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Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja said, "On behalf of my party, I strongly condemn the killing of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh. It is a heinous crime committed by communal forces in Karnataka. The state had earlier witnessed the killing of scholar M.M. Kalburgi now it's Gauri. These atrocious crimes should be stopped and action on these cases should be rightly given". (ANI)