Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Congress Accuses Uttarakhand Govt of Derailing Ankita Bhandari Murder Probe
Ankita Bhandari, a young woman, was killed in 2022.
Three people were arrested and sentenced for her murder.
Now, the Congress party says the government in Uttarakhand is trying to stop a full investigation by the CBI.
They think the government might be trying to protect someone important who was involved.
Ankita's parents want the CBI to investigate with a judge watching over it.
The government says they will look into everything, but the Congress doesn't believe them.
Congress alleges Uttarakhand government is trying to derail the CBI probe into Ankita Bhandari's murder.
Ankita Bhandari, a 19-year-old receptionist, was murdered in 2022, and three individuals were arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Ankita's parents and the Congress demand a CBI investigation under the supervision of a Supreme Court judge.
The Uttarakhand government recommended a CBI inquiry on January 9, but the Congress claims the government is trying to divert the investigation.
Allegations of a 'VIP' involvement in the murder have surfaced, with Urmila Sanawar claiming a former MLA's involvement.
- Who
- Ankita Bhandari, a 19-year-old receptionist, was murdered. Pulkit Arya, Saurabh Bhaskar, and Ankit Gupta were arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment. The Congress party and Ankita's parents are involved in demanding a CBI investigation.
- What
- The Congress party has accused the Uttarakhand government of trying to derail the probe into Ankita Bhandari's murder by registering an FIR before the CBI investigation began.
- When
- The murder occurred in 2022. The Congress made the allegations on January 28, 2024. The Uttarakhand government recommended a CBI inquiry on January 9, 2024.
- Where
- The murder took place in Pauri district, Uttarakhand. The allegations were made in a press conference in Uttarakhand.
- Why
- The Congress and Ankita's parents believe the state government is trying to divert the investigation, possibly to protect a 'VIP' involved in the case.
- Victim
- Ankita Bhandari
- Location
- Pauri district, Uttarakhand
- Arrested Individuals
- Pulkit Arya, Saurabh Bhaskar, Ankit Gupta
- Demand by Parents
- CBI investigation under Supreme Court judge supervision
- Allegations
- Involvement of a 'VIP' in the murder
- Government Action
- Recommended CBI inquiry on January 9
- Chief Minister
- Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Congress Leader
- Ganesh Godiyal