The CBI has taken over the Ankita Bhandari murder case, reopening scrutiny of an alleged VIP angle after viral clips and renewed political pressure brought the 2022 crime back into focus.
In view of the "Uttarakhand Bandh" called by various organisations in the state on January 11 over the Ankita Bhandari murder case, the Uttarakhand Police has made extensive preparations to maintain security and law and order across the state.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today recommended that an investigation must be initiated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case.
Speaking to the media, All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and Uttarakhand in-charge Kumari Selja censured the BJP, alleging that the ruling party wanted to silence the Congress to hide the truth and protect its leaders in the Ankita Bhandari killing.
CM Dhami said that no one would be spared if evidence was found against them.
Haridwar-based actress Urmila Sanawar is being sought by the Uttarakhand police after failing to appear despite notices issued to her in connection with FIRs registered against her at various police stations.
The opposition, Congress, has demanded a CBI probe in the matter, while Rathore denied the allegation as an attempt to malign his political and social image.
Tightlipped over the issue, BJP leaders do not want to say anything on record but have confided that it happened for fear of deceased 19-year Ankita Bhandari's parents coming to the venue.
State Women Congress president Jyoti Rautela, along with a couple of her colleagues, tonsured her head in solidarity with the murder victim.
This plea for Narco Test was filed by the Special Investigation Team probing the killing of Ankita Bhandari.
