Massive crowds join #IamGauri protests in Bengaluru

Social activist Medha Patkar and CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury participated in protests organised against the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh and the attempt to silence free speech, in Bangalore on Tuesday. (Nagesh Polali | EPS) 

Gauri Lankesh's mother, Indira Lankesh, at the protest rally against Gauri Lankesh murder in Bangalore on Tuesday. (Nagesh Polali | EPS)

Medha Patkar releasing the last edition of Gauri Lankesh Patrike during the protest rally in Bangalore on Tuesday. (Nagesh Polali | EPS)

Freedom Fighter HS Doreswamy releasing glances through the last edition of Gauri Lankesh Patrike during the protest rally in Bangalore on Tuesday. (Nagesh Polali | EPS)

Freedom Fighter Doreswamy and others display the last edition of Gauri Lankesh Patrike, which was brought out by her team after her death. (Nagesh Polali | EPS)

Medha Patkar raises slogans at the rally held to protest against the murder of Gauri Lankesh, in Bengaluru on Tuesday. (Nagesh Polali | EPS)

Students and people from all walks of life participated in the rally protesting against Gauri Lankesh's death. (Nagesh Polali | EPS)

Effigies and banners against Gauri Lankesh's murder were seen around the protest venue. (Nagesh Polali | EPS)

Students and people from all walks of life participated in rally protesting against Gauri Lankesh's murder. (Nagesh Polali | EPS)

Gauri Lankesh's mother, Indira Lankesh, talking to her son Indrajit Lankesh during the protest rally in Bangalore. (Nagesh Polali | EPS)