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Ankita Bhandari Murder Case: Ahead of Verdict on May 30, Victim’s Father Says ‘Hang All 3 Culprits in Front of Us’, Alleges ‘VIP’ Ajay Kumar Was Saved Under Govt Pressure (Watch Video)

Nearly two years after the shocking crime, the Uttarakhand court is set to deliver its verdict on the Ankita Bhandari murder case on May 30. Ankita’s father demanded justice, saying, “Hang all three culprits in front of us,” while alleging that "VIP" accused Ajay Kumar was protected due to government pressure.

Ankita Bhandari Murder Case: Ahead of Verdict on May 30, Victim’s Father Says ‘Hang All 3 Culprits in Front of Us’, Alleges ‘VIP’ Ajay Kumar Was Saved Under Govt Pressure (Watch Video)

Nearly two years after the shocking crime, the Uttarakhand court is set to deliver its verdict on the Ankita Bhandari murder case on May 30. Ankita’s father demanded justice, saying, “Hang all three culprits in front of us,” while alleging that "VIP" accused Ajay Kumar was protected due to government pressure. Ankita, a 19-year-old receptionist at Vanantra Resort in Pauri district, was murdered on September 18, 2022, by resort operator Pulkit Arya and his two employees following a dispute. Pulkit Arya, son of former BJP leader Vinod Arya, along with Saurabh Bhaskar and Ankit Gupta, allegedly pushed Ankita into the Cheela canal in Rishikesh. Ankita Bhandari Murder Case: Uttarakhand Court Completes Hearing, To Announce Verdict on May 30.

Ankita Bhandari's Father Demands Hanging of All 3 Accused

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