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Gauri Lankesh case : SIT detains 2 HJV activists from Padubidri


Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, Aug 09, 2018: Officials of the Special Investigation Team probing the journalist Gauri Lankesh murder case, have on August 9, Thursday detained  two persons from  Padubidri in Udupi district. 


Gauri Lankesh


Those taken into custody are Sandesh Shetty Padebettu (28) and Yuvaraj  Kanchinadka (30). Both are said to be associated with Hindu Jagarana Vedike.

It has been gathered that the SIT arrested the two from their houses with the help of Udupi Police. The SIT is expected to take the duo to Bengaluru for interrogation. Sources said the two were in touch with the accused who are already behind  bars in this case.