Ankita Bhandari Murder Case: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Announces CBI Probe | India News
Last Updated:January 09, 2026, 18:37 IST The Chief Minister recently met Ankita’s parents and reiterated that the state government stands firmly with the victim’s family. File photo of Ankita Bhandari who was murdered in 2022. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a CBI investigation into the Ankita Bhandari case. The decision was taken following a request from Ankita’s parents, who had sought a central probe into the matter. The approval comes amid ongoing public concern and calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case. The CBI is expected to take over the investigation soon and examine all aspects of the matter. The Chief Minister recently met Ankita’s parents and reiterated that the state government stands firmly with the victim’s family. He assured them of lawful, impartial and swift action on the demands they have raised, stating that ensuring justice remains the government’s top priority. Ankita Bhandari, 19, who worked as a receptionist at the Vanantra Resort in Pauri district, went missing for nearly six days before her body was recovered …









