New Delhi
The Kannada journalist-activist, known for her leftleaning 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 cognisance of the incident and is issuing notice to the state government for its detailed report," it said in a statement.
It said the governments should ensure safety of the journalists and take timely preventive and remedial actions.
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