Kamal Haasan Condemns Gauri Lankesh’s Death

South superstar Kamal Haasan on Thursday condemned the killing of senior journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh, saying violence is the "worst way to win a debate".

The 62-year-old actor, who has been vocal about his views on the current political and social scenario, took to Twitter to express his condolences. "Silencing a voice with a gun is the worst way to win a debate. Condolence to all those who are grieving Gauri Lankesh's demise," Haasan tweeted.

The Kannada journalist-activist, known for her Left- leaning outlook and for her strident anti-Hindutva politics, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at her residence on Tuesday night.

Lankesh, 55, had returned home in her car and was opening the gate when motorcycle-borne assailants fired at her indiscriminately, with two bullets hitting her in the chest and one on her forehead, police officials said. She died instantaneously.