Crimes that shook India in 2017
Here's a look back at the crimes committed in 2017 that shook the nation.
Dec 27, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
Journalist shot dead by unidentified men in Kanpur
A journalist was on Thursday shot dead by unidentified bike-borne assailants in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur district.
Nov 30, 2017, 19:29 PM IST
Killers of Gauri Lankesh will be brought to justice: Karnataka CM
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday termed the killing of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh "an onslaught on humanity".
Nov 13, 2017, 18:22 PM IST
Gauri Lankesh murder suspects caught on CCTV camera, clear pics released
Gauri Lankesh, known for her strong anti-right wing stand, was shot dead on September 5 evening outside her residence in the city.
Oct 17, 2017, 20:00 PM IST
Gauri Lankesh murder: Main suspects identified, SIT releases sketches
The Karnataka Police SIT will on Saturday release portraits of two suspects who allegedly shot dead journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh last month in Bengaluru, said reports.
Oct 14, 2017, 10:48 AM IST
Prakash Raj defends 'anti-Modi' remark, says disturbed by silence of PM
Days after famous South star Prakash Raj hit the headlines for his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a case was filed against him for doing so.
Oct 05, 2017, 17:14 PM IST
Prakash Raj booked over 'controversial' remarks against PM Narendra Modi
Raj, a popular actor in Kannada, Telugu and Tamil film industries, has won five National Film Awards for his movies.
Oct 04, 2017, 17:13 PM IST
Prakash Raj threatens to return National Awards - Here's why
Actor Prakash Raj has threatened to return his five National Awards and condemned the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh.
Oct 02, 2017, 16:34 PM IST
Senior journalist KJ Singh, mother found dead at their residence in Mohali
In yet another shocking incident, a senior journalist KJ Singh and his 92-year-old mother were found dead in their Mohali residence on Saturday, claimed news agency ANI.
Sep 23, 2017, 15:28 PM IST
CPI-M condemns killing of Tripura journalist
"The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) strongly condemns the murder of a progressive journalist Santanu Bhowmick by BJP-backed IPTF miscreants in Tripura," said a party statement.
Sep 21, 2017, 20:51 PM IST
CID will assist SIT probing Gauri Lankesh's killing: Official
Gauri was shot dead outside her house by unidentified men who came on a motorcycle on September 5.
Sep 15, 2017, 18:47 PM IST
Gauri Lankesh, Kannada scholar MM Kalburgi were killed with same pistol, suggests probe
Journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh and noted Kannada scholar MM Kalburgi were possibly killed with the same weapon – a 7.65mm country-made pistol - preliminary findings of the Forensic Sciences Laboratory have suggested.
Sep 13, 2017, 08:09 AM IST
India hits back at UN over Rohingyas, says 'illegal migrants could pose security challenges'
UN human rights chief Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein had said on Tuesday had flayed any attempts by India to deport Rohingyas to Myanmar.
Sep 12, 2017, 19:11 PM IST
Ramchandra Guha sent legal notice for linking Gauri Lankesh's murder to BJP, RSS
Gauri Lankesh was shot dead by unidentified assailants at her residence in Bengaluru on September 05.
Sep 11, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
Gauri Lankesh’s ex-husband Chidanand Rajghatta pens moving tribute - 'The Epitome of Amazing Grace'
Senior Kannada journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh was shot dead at her Bengaluru residence by three unidentified assailants on Tuesday night.
Sep 08, 2017, 22:49 PM IST
Gauri Lankesh's murder: Karnataka govt offers Rs 10 lakh reward for clues on killers
Siddaramaiah also reiterated his government`s readiness to reward anyone who furnished a lead into the crime.
Sep 08, 2017, 19:47 PM IST
Gauri Lankesh murder: Complaint filed against Rahul Gandhi for his remarks against PM Modi, BJP
Gauri Lankesh, known for her left-leaning outlook and forthright views against Hindutva politics, was shot dead on Tuesday night by unidentified men at her residence.
Sep 08, 2017, 16:52 PM IST
Gauri Lankesh killing: Government announces Rs 10 lakh reward for anyone providing clues
"Chief Minister (Siddaramaiah) has given instructions to intensify the investigation and nab the culprits as soon as possible. We have given enough officials to the SIT, if they need additional officers we are ready to give," Reddy said.
Sep 08, 2017, 16:42 PM IST
Gauri Lankesh murder: BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi, says 'great leader' has given the verdict without probe
Lankesh was an outspoken critic of Hindutva politics. She was shot dead on Tuesday by unidentified gunmen at around 8-8:30 p.m.outside her residence in Bengaluru.
Sep 08, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
