Ankita Bhandari Case: Protesters Detained Outside Patiala House Court in Delhi

Protesters demanding justice for Ankita Bhandari were detained outside Patiala House Court in Delhi amid continued demands for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the 2022 murder case and allegations surrounding the possible involvement of a ‘VIP’.

The protest comes amid renewed calls from various organisations, including the Congress, for a thorough investigation into the allegations. The controversy intensified after an audio clip, purportedly containing a conversation between Rathore and Sanawar, began circulating on social media in December last year.

Protests Over Alleged ‘VIP’ Involvement

The audio clip renewed questions about the alleged involvement of a ‘VIP’ in the murder case and led to fresh demands for an independent investigation. Protesters have called for the allegations to be examined and for questions raised by Ankita’s family to be addressed.

Several organisations, including the Congress, have demanded a CBI inquiry into the case. The alleged ‘VIP’ connection has remained a major point of controversy, with protesters seeking clarity and accountability.

Uttarakhand CM Recommends CBI Probe

Amid continuing protests and demands for an investigation, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Ankita’s parents in January and recommended a CBI probe into the case. The move followed persistent demands from various organisations for further investigation into the allegations surrounding the murder.

Ankita Bhandari worked as a receptionist at Vanantra Resort in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. She was killed on September 18, 2022. Resort owner Pulkit Arya, son of former BJP leader Vinod Arya, and two accomplices were convicted in the case and sentenced to life imprisonment. Despite the convictions, questions surrounding the alleged ‘VIP’ connection have continued to fuel public debate and demands for further investigation.