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The murder of Gauri Lankesh: A look at the developments of the case so far

Journalist Gauri Lankesh's cold-blooded murder on 5th September 2017 raised the right questions about the sanctity of freedom of the press, part of fundamental right to speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution. The silencing of a voice of dissent united us in voicing our protest to such intolerant retribution. Here's a list of developments in the prob so far. 
Journalist Gauri Lankesh's cold-blooded murder on 5th September 2017 raised the questions about the sanctity of freedom of press, part of fundamental right to speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution of India. The silencing of
Journalist Gauri Lankesh's cold-blooded murder on 5th September 2017 raised the questions about the sanctity of freedom of press, part of fundamental right to speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution of India. The silencing of
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The Special Investigation Team on 15th September got CCTV images from Gauri's house and they enhanced those to gain a better view of what happened on September 5. Sources said Gauri had a clear view of her assailant. (Photo | EPS)
The Special Investigation Team on 15th September got CCTV images from Gauri's house and they enhanced those to gain a better view of what happened on September 5. Sources said Gauri had a clear view of her assailant. (Photo | EPS)
On 12th September, Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that there was no pressure on SIT, apart from asserting that political statements won't impact the probe. He also expressed his confidence on the investigators crack the case. (Photo | EPS)
On 12th September, Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that there was no pressure on SIT, apart from asserting that political statements won't impact the probe. He also expressed his confidence on the investigators crack the case. (Photo | EPS)
On 16th September, a rowdy-sheeter turned up at the Karnataka CID headquarters, claiming his name had cropped up as a suspect in the case, and offered to be questioned. But cops chased him away, saying they didn't need to quiz him. (Photo Courtesy Twitter @ANI ‏)
On 16th September, a rowdy-sheeter turned up at the Karnataka CID headquarters, claiming his name had cropped up as a suspect in the case, and offered to be questioned. But cops chased him away, saying they didn't need to quiz him. (Photo Courtesy Twitter @ANI ‏)
On 19th September, the SIT said that they could not find any evidence to establish the Naxalites' role in the killing, according to highly placed police sources. The investigators had already been recalled from the Maoist-hit Karnataka districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikkamagaluru. (Photo | PTI)
On 19th September, the SIT said that they could not find any evidence to establish the Naxalites' role in the killing, according to highly placed police sources. The investigators had already been recalled from the Maoist-hit Karnataka districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikkamagaluru. (Photo | PTI)
On 3rd October, Home Minister Reddy said that Gauri's killers had already been identified. He, however, refused to disclose further details, saying the SIT was gathering evidence. (Photo | EPS)
On 3rd October, Home Minister Reddy said that Gauri's killers had already been identified. He, however, refused to disclose further details, saying the SIT was gathering evidence. (Photo | EPS)
The SIT on 13th October released the sketches of two main suspects, but showed little indication of discovering anything else. (File Photo)
The SIT on 13th October released the sketches of two main suspects, but showed little indication of discovering anything else. (File Photo)
Four days after releasing suspects' sketches and a video grab showing a motorcycle rider near the slain journalist's residence, the SIT said that no major breakthrough was made as the rider's face was not visible. (Photo | EPS)
Four days after releasing suspects' sketches and a video grab showing a motorcycle rider near the slain journalist's residence, the SIT said that no major breakthrough was made as the rider's face was not visible. (Photo | EPS)
Karnataka Police distributed Handbills on 20th September, along with morning newspapers across Bengaluru's RR Nagar, asking residents to share information on those who had vacated houses, apartments or rooms after September 5, the day when Gauri was shot dead. (EPS | Sayantan Ghosh)
Karnataka Police distributed Handbills on 20th September, along with morning newspapers across Bengaluru's RR Nagar, asking residents to share information on those who had vacated houses, apartments or rooms after September 5, the day when Gauri was shot dead. (EPS | Sayantan Ghosh)
Home Minister on 11th November once again stated that police have zeroed in on Gauri’s killers but needed time to collect evidence against them. The statement is the latest by Reddy who has been trying to deflect criticism about the sluggishness in the SIT'S investigation. (Photo | PTI)
Home Minister on 11th November once again stated that police have zeroed in on Gauri’s killers but needed time to collect evidence against them. The statement is the latest by Reddy who has been trying to deflect criticism about the sluggishness in the SIT'S investigation. (Photo | PTI)
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