Gauri Lankesh Murder: SIT arrested one accused

New Delhi: The Special Investigation Team probing the murder of journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh has made its first breakthrough, taking into custody on Friday evening a 37-year-old man, who was earlier picked up in an illegal arms case.

The SIT’s Chief Investigating Officer Anucheth confirmed that they have arrested K T Naveen Kumar, taking his police custody for eight days for interrogation for possible involvement in the Lankesh murder.