Two years on, whistle-blower Babita Deokaran’s killer remains free

The whistle-blower’s family has no idea who ordered the hit

22 August 2023 - 22:01

August 23 2023 marks two years since the assassination of whistle-blower Babita Deokaran. A day earlier justice was served when six men who pleaded guilty to her killing officially started serving jail time. ..

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