One arrested in Gauri Lankesh murder case: Accused allegedly has links with Sanatan Sanstha
Bengaluru: A 37-year-old man was arrested on Friday in connection with the murder of Kannada journalist Gauri Lankesh six months ago, police said.
"Naveen Kumar has been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case and evidence collected so far confirmed he is an accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder," SIT Investigation Officer M.N. Anucheth said.
He is reportedly linked to the Sanatan Sanstha outfit and its affiliate the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and hails from Birur town in Chikmagalur district.
Kumar was taken into custody by the SIT on March 2 for questioning after he was booked by the Crime Branch on February 19 under the Arms Act for illegal possession of 15 bullets of a revolver.
A city court on Friday extended Kumar's police custody till March 15.
"In the interest of protecting witnesses and further investigation, we cannot reveal his role in the Gauri Lankesh case at this juncture," Anucheth said.
"Based on certain clues provided by him, the SIT took him into custody for further questioning and investigation," Anucheth had said earlier.
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Sehwag's son Aaryavir smashes double hundred in Cooch Behar Trophy
Shillong, Nov 21: India great Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir on Thursday smashed an unbeaten 200 off 229 balls in Delhi U-19's Cooch Behar Trophy contest against Meghalaya here.
Opening the batting alongside Arnav Bugga, Aaryavir hammered 34 fours and couple of sixes in his special effort. Bugga made a fine 114 off 108 balls.
In response to Meghalaya's 260, Delhi reached 468 for two in 81 overs at stumps on day two.
Aaryavir was batting alongside Dhanya Nakra (98 batting) at the close of play.
Cooch Behar Trophy is India's premier multi-day domestic event for the U-19 age group.
