Karnataka: One more arrested in connection with Gauri Lankesh murder

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested one more suspect in connection with journalist Gaur Lankesh's murder. The total number of arrests stands at 10. 

Rajesh (50) was arrested from Madikeri district of Karnataka on July 23 and was sent to police custody till August 6.

Previously, two more suspects were arrested by the Special Investigation Team from Hubbali, in north Karnataka, on Monday in the Gauri Lankesh murder case and will be in probe for 15 days, reports said. 

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Both men, who are in their late-20s, have been accused of murder, abetment, conspiracy and under various sections of the Arms Act. The police are yet to spell out their role in the case but it is suspected that they were involved in the destruction of evidence.

All 10 arrested, including the alleged shooter, Parashuram Waghmare, 26, from Vijayapura district of Karnataka, are claimed to have been part of the core group of Hindutva group who executed the murder, reports say.