In Pics: When Nation Comes Together To Express Grief Over Death Of Journalist Gauri Lankesh

New Delhi: The recent killing of journalist Gauri Lankesh in Bengaluru has erupted protest not only in Karnataka state but effects could be seen throughout the country including the national capital Delhi. People are taking out candlelight vigils as a mark of support to the journo who was known for being a critic of right-wing Hindu extremism. Have a look:

Mourners break down on seeing the body of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh inside a casket placed for public viewing in Bangalore, India, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. The Indian journalist was gunned down outside her home the southern city of Bangalore — the latest in a string of deadly attacks targeting journalists or outspoken critics of religious superstition and extreme Hindu politics. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Mourners stand next to a portrait of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh during the public viewing of her body in Bangalore, India, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. The Indian journalist was gunned down outside her home the southern city of Bangalore — the latest in a string of deadly attacks targeting journalists or outspoken critics of religious superstition and extreme Hindu politics. Kannada reads, Heartfelt Condolences.(AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Mourners and others place the casket of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh for public viewing in Bangalore, India, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. The Indian journalist was gunned down outside her home the southern city of Bangalore — the latest in a string of deadly attacks targeting journalists or outspoken critics of religious superstition and extreme Hindu politics. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Participants light candles at the war memorial India Gate against the killing of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 207. Lankesh was gunned down outside her home the southern city of Bangalore — the latest in a string of deadly attacks targeting journalists or outspoken critics of religious superstition and extreme Hindu politics. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal)

Indra Lankesh, center, mother of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh breaks down on seeing the body of her daughter placed in a casket for public viewing in Bangalore, India, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. The Indian journalist was gunned down outside her home the southern city of Bangalore — the latest in a string of deadly attacks targeting journalists or outspoken critics of religious superstition and extreme Hindu politics. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

People hold candles and protest against the killing of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 207. The Indian journalist was gunned down outside her home the southern city of Bangalore — the latest in a string of deadly attacks targeting journalists or outspoken critics of religious superstition and extreme Hindu politics. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal)

A journalist holds a placard during a protest demonstration against the killing of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh in Hyderabad, India, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 207. The Indian journalist was gunned down outside her home the southern city of Bangalore — the latest in a string of deadly attacks targeting journalists or outspoken critics of religious superstition and extreme Hindu politics. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

Indian activists take part in a protest rally against the killing of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh at the India Gate memorial in New Delhi on September 6, 2017. Indian activists, politicians and journalists demanded a full investigation on September 6 into the murder of Gauri Lankesh, a newspaper editor and outspoken critic of the ruling Hindu nationalist party whose death has sent shockwaves across the country. / AFP PHOTO / SAJJAD HUSSAIN

Indian onlookers watch as the ambulance carrying the body of journalist Gauri Lankesh leaves the Ravindra Kalakshetra cultural centre for her crematorium in Bangalore on September 6, 2017. Indian activists, politicians and journalists demanded a full investigation on September 6 into the murder of Gauri Lankesh, a newspaper editor and outspoken critic of the ruling Hindu nationalist party whose death has sent shockwaves through the industry. / AFP PHOTO / MANJUNATH KIRAN

Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah (2nd L) consoles Indrajit Lankesh (2nd R), the younger brother of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh, next to her body at the Ravindra Kalakshetra cultural centre in Bangalore on September 6, 2017. Indian activists, politicians and journalists demanded a full investigation on September 6 into the murder of Gauri Lankesh, a newspaper editor and outspoken critic of the ruling Hindu nationalist party whose death has sent shockwaves through the industry. / AFP PHOTO / MANJUNATH KIRAN

Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah (C) along with senior politicians from the state pay their respects next to her body at the Ravindra Kalakshetra cultural centre in Bangalore on September 6, 2017. Indian activists, politicians and journalists demanded a full investigation on September 6 into the murder of Gauri Lankesh, a newspaper editor and outspoken critic of the ruling Hindu nationalist party whose death has sent shockwaves through the industry. / AFP PHOTO / MANJUNATH KIRAN