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Following on the request of the parents of the late Ankita Bhandari, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led Uttarakhand government has recommended a CBI probe into the Ankita Bhandari case.
CM Dhami has categorically said that the objective of the state government has always been, and will continue to be, to ensure justice in a fair, transparent, and sensitive manner. He said that as we received information about the extremely tragic and heartbreaking incident, the government acted without delay, with complete seriousness and impartiality.
Sensing the gravity of the case, the Chief Minister said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was promptly constituted under the leadership of a woman IPS officer. All accused were arrested swiftly, and the state ensured strong and effective legal representation. As a result, none of the accused were granted bail during the investigation and trial. Following a detailed probe, the SIT filed a chargesheet, and after completion of the trial in the lower court, all accused were sentenced to life imprisonment.
CM Dhami stated that the entire sequence of events reflects that the state government ensured justice with firmness, fairness, and transparency from the beginning. He also informed that separate FIRs have been registered in connection with certain audio clips that have recently surfaced on social media, and investigations into those matters are ongoing.
Reiterating the government’s clear intent, the Chief Minister said that no fact or evidence will be ignored. He added emotionally that Ankita was not just a victim, but also a sister and daughter of the state.
The Chief Minister said that during his recent meeting with Ankita Bhandari’s parents, they requested a CBI inquiry into the case. Respecting their sentiments and wishes, the state government has decided to hand over the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
CM Dhami reaffirmed that the Uttarakhand government remains fully committed and sensitive in its efforts to ensure justice for the late Ankita Bhandari.
