Smriti Irani flays senior Bengaluru scribe Gauri Lankesh's murder, calls for speedy probe

New Delhi, Sep 6: Condemning the killing of senior Bengaluru journalist Gauri Lankesh, Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani hoped for speedy investigation and justice in the matter. Taking to twitter, she said, 'Condemn killing of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh. Hope speedy investigation is conducted & justice delivered." Ms Irani also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family. Gauri Lankesh, editor of weekly Kannada tabloid magazine Lankesh Patrike, columnist in newspapers, a panelist on TV channels and an activist, was shot dead outside her house in Bengaluru last night. Ms Lankesh, renowned for speaking her mind, was found dead by her neighbours. The Editors Guild of India, The Press Club of India, the Press Association and Indian Women Press Corps have have condemned the attack and demanded judicial investigation into her killing. UNI