Indian journalist critical of Hindu politics gunned down outside home

‘An Indian journalist, known for her outspoken criticism of right-wing Hindu nationalist politics, has been shot dead in the country’s southern state of Karnataka.
According to Press Trust of India (PTI), “motorcycle-borne assailants” shot Gauri Lankesh, 55, when she was opening the entry gate to her home in the state capital, Bangalore, on Tuesday night. She died “instantaneously” after two bullets hit her chest and one her forehead.
Officials have launched an investigation into the incident. They say the assailants might have put Lankesh under surveillance.
“Absolutely shocked to learn about the murder of renowned journalist Gauri Lankesh. I have no words to condemn this heinous crime,” chief minister Siddaramaiah said on Twitter late Tuesday.
“I have spoken with the DGP (Director General of Police), and instructed him to ensure prompt and thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice,” Siddaramaiah added.’
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