Sanawar shared this information in a social media post, saying she was ready for a SIT probe and will present evidence to secure justice for Ankita Bhamdari, a 19-year-old girl who was killed at a resort in Rishikesh in 2023.
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Urmila Sanawar, whose audio and video clips that carried names of BJP leaders in Aknita Bhandari murder case, announced her availability in Dehradun on the same evening when Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami told the media that she was missing.
Sanawar shared this information in a social media post, saying she was ready for a SIT probe and will present evidence to secure justice for Ankita Bhamdari, a 19-year-old girl who was killed at a resort in Rishikesh in 2023.
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It is to be noted that Urmila recently released an audio and a video clip of her naming BJP leaders in connection with the Ankita Bhandari murder case. The clips went viral triggering massive public protests demanding disclosure of the name of the “VIP” in the case and a CBI inquiry.
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On December 25, three FIRs were registered against Urmila Sanawar in Haridwar and Dehradun. After this, the controversial clips were taken by the police for forensic examination, as stated by the chief minister. Apart from this, an SIT led by SP City Haridwar was formed to investigate the matter. However, after the FIRs were lodged, Sanawar went underground for several days while the police were on the lookout for her. At the same time, Urmila sent a letter to SSP Dehradun, claiming threat to her life.
Being underground for nearly 10 days, she came up with a social media post announcing that she was back in Dehradun on Tuesday. She wrote she would get justice for Ankita with complete evidence and was prepared to face SIT investigation. She stated that the evidence provided by her must not be tampered with.
It is significant to note that Urmila, who claims to be the wife of former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore, returned to Dehradun with renowned right-wing leader Swami Darshan Bharti who heads Uttarakhand Raksha Abhiyan. Bharti stated that Urmila Sanawar had feared for her life. She returned to Dehradun only after she was assured security by the government and the police.
Following an assurance from Uttarakhand Police spokesperson SK Meena, who assured her that no untoward incident would be allowed to happen to her. Following this assurance, Urmila arrived in Dehradun to appear before the SIT along with Bhati and reached out to the SIT for recording her statements in the evening. Bharti said he remained in constant contact with police officials regarding this matter.
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