Bengaluru: The SIT officials probing the sensational murder of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh recorded the statement from writer Yogesh Master here on September 22.
Yogesh Master speaking to media persons, said, “The SIT team has registered my statement with regard to Gauri murder case. The sleuths have taken information regarding murder attempts on me from 2015 and about Gauri Lankesh.”
He further said, “Gauri Lankesh was not against Hindu religion. She opposed backward class and Dalit youth becoming victims of communal tension under the right-wing fundamentalism. I have also asked SIT officials to question Pranavananda Seer in this connection.”
The state government had on September 6, announced the formation of a 21-member SIT team to investigate the killing of Lankesh that led to a wave of countrywide protests and condemnation across the political spectrum.
Gauri Lankesh, known to be an anti-establishment voice with strident anti-right wing views, was shot dead at close range by unknown assailants at her home here on the night of September 5.
A few other writers were also reportedly questioned by the SIT in connection with the murder.
