Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team formed to probe the murder of eminent journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh started its work on Thursday. After a meeting, the officials carried out a thorough search for more than 10 hours at the residence of Lankesh at Ideal Homes Township in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, where she was shot dead.
SIT Chief IGP B.K. Singh held a meeting with his team members of Thursday morning at the CID office.
It is learnt that the officials discussed the possible reasons for the murder like personal reasons, ideology, her writings and her role in rehabilitating Naxals. It is said that they have chalked out a plan for the further course of investigation and arrest of assailants at the earliest.
Soon after the meeting, a team of officials went to Lankesh’s house and examined the crime scene, while the other team visited Lankesh Patrike office in Gandhi Bazaar. It is learnt that the officials spoke to the staff there and gathered some details.
At the residence, the SIT officials took the assistance of anti-sabotage squad to gather physical evidence from the spot. They also searched inside the residence and left with some documents around 11 pm.
It is learnt that as the face of the assailant is not very clear in the CCTV footage, the SIT is likely to call in artists to draw a sketch based on the footage. The assailant’s face in not fully captured as he was wearing a helmet during the attack, sources said.
Seeks information from public
In connection with investigation of the case, the SIT has requested the public to contact the following number to share any information regarding the case - 9480800202. E-Mail ID - sit.glankesh@ksp.gov.in
