Scribe killing: waiting for killers to be caught, family

The family of journalist Gauri Lankesh, who was gunned down outside her house here last month, today said they were waiting for the culprits to be caught as soon as possible.
At a press meet here, Lankesh's family remained guarded in their response to questions about the progress of investigation.
"We are waiting and watching...and as you know the investigations are going on, I do not want to comment on the investigation like how it is going, which way it is going. We are waiting for the killers to be caught as soon as possible," her brother Indrajit said.
State Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy today said there was progress in the probe but details could not be shared now.

"I have repeatedly said that there is progress. I cannot share details with public or press at this juncture.Shortly, the case will be solved," Reddy told PTI.
The Karnataka government had, on September 6, announced a 21-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by IGP (Intelligence) B K Singh, to probe Lankesh's killing.

Known for her Left leanings, Lankesh was shot dead outside her Rajarajeshwarinagar residence here by unidentified assailants on September 5.
Her sister, Kavitha, expressed unhappinessover the speculative stories appearing in the media.
"There is much speculation in the press whichpolice don't know...we don't know. They keep speculating,including targeting my brother many times, which is horribleat such a time when we are united," she said.

"...We can't say we are happy with the investigation till the killers are found but we are satisfied with the work they are doing. They are doing extensive research. They have put 150 people in the team and the footwork is a lot," she added.
The family also announced that Lankesh will be posthumously given the Anna Politkovskaya Award this year, making her the first Indian to receive the honour.
Lankesh will share the annual award, instituted in memory of a Russian investigative reporter who was assassinated last year in Moscow, with Pakistani activist Gulalai Ismail, they said.
The award is conferred by London-based organisation RAW in WAR (Reach All Women in War).

The family said they have received a mail about the award.