CAIRO, Feb 12 (Aswat Masriya) - Egypt's top prosecutor issued on Thursday a gag order prohibiting media outlets from covering updates on the case of slain activist Shaimaa al-Sabbagh until investigation into her murder is concluded.

Sabbagh, who was a member of the Socialist Popular Alliance Party, was killed during a march in downtown Cairo on January 24, one day ahead of the fourth anniversary of the January 2011 uprising.  

Within hours of her death, Egypt's top prosecutor ordered an investigation. 

Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat said in a statement that media outlets have circulated "several accounts, inaccurate and contradictory information" regarding the case, adding that this would affect the investigation.

Sabbagh's party said she was killed after sustaining birdshot and has accused the Interior Ministry of her killing.

A day after her death, Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim said "we are committed to the results of the investigation," adding that if it is proven that a policeman is responsible for Sabbagh's death, "I will hand him in myself."

A crowded funeral was held for Sabbagh the day after her death in the coastal city of Alexandria, where she hails from.  Sabbagh's death was widely condemned by several political parties including al-Dostour Party and the Egyptian Social Democratic Party.