A murder and a grim warning
Piecing together details gathered from Gauri's family members, friends, erstwhile colleagues, activists, investigating officers, the underworld and shadowy religious groups, the narrative examines how Indian politics and society have transformed since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014.
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