BJP Government Recommends CBI Probe For Ankita Bhandari Murder Case

This decision comes just two days after meeting Ankita's parents and one day before a proposed statewide shutdown in Uttarakhand.

Ankita's parents had explicitly demanded a CBI probe from CM Dhami. The biggest question now is whether the CBI investigation will uncover the name of the "VIP" who has been held responsible for the murder.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while announcing the recommendation for a CBI probe into the Ankita Bhandari murder case, said that in respect of the request and sentiments of the deceased Ankita Bhandari's parents, the state government has recommended that the case be investigated by the CBI.

Welcoming the recommendation for a CBI probe in the Ankita Bhandari case, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat said, "People have been demanding this for the past three years. Today, they felt that a CBI probe recommendation should be made because everyone in Uttarakhand is demanding it. However, justice remains incomplete. The VIPs will only be arrested if this investigation is conducted under the supervision of the Supreme Court."

Uttarakhand Congress President Ganesh Godiyal, who has been leading protests across the state for several days to secure justice for Ankita Bhandari, welcomed the decision.

He said that by accepting the demand for a CBI probe in the Ankita Bhandari case, the state government has admitted its past mistakes. This is a victory for all social organisations and the people of the state. We hope that this CBI investigation will be conducted under the supervision of an honourable judge, a demand consistently raised by the people of the entire state and Ankita's parents themselves.

Meanwhile, social activist Yogita Bhayana also reacted to the development. She said that finally, the decision for a CBI probe has been made! The Dhami government has handed over the Ankita Bhandari murder case investigation to the CBI.