Gauri Lankesh murder case: Charges framed against 17 accused
In a major development, the Special Court investigating the sensational murder case of the writer, activist Gauri Lankesh has framed charges against 17 accused persons.
The Press Council of India (PCI) today expressed “concern” over the murder of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh and asked Karnataka government for a detailed report on the incident.
The Kannada journalist-activist, known for her left- leaning outlook and forthright views on Hindutva politics, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at her residence last night.
“PCI has noted with great concern the murder of Gauri Lankesh… the Press Council has taken suo motu cognizance of the incident and is issuing a notice to the state government for its detailed report,” it said in a statement.
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It said the governments should ensure the safety of the journalists and take timely preventive and remedial actions.
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