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Crime
CBI summons former Uttarakhand BJP MLA in Ankita Bhandari murder investigation
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 03:46 AM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has questioned a former BJP legislator from Uttarakhand as part of the probe into the murder of Ankita Bhandari.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has called in a former BJP Member of the Legislative Assembly from Uttarakhand for questioning in connection with the murder of Ankita Bhandari. The former legislator was summoned to provide information that may assist the ongoing investigation.
Ankita Bhandari's case has been under active scrutiny by law‑enforcement agencies, and the CBI’s involvement underscores the seriousness of the probe. Officials have not disclosed the specific details of the questioning, citing procedural confidentiality.
The former MLA has been asked to cooperate fully, and no formal charges have been filed against him at this stage. The investigation remains open, with the CBI indicating that further updates will be released as new evidence emerges.
Authorities declined to comment further on the matter, emphasizing that the case is still under investigation and that any speculation would be premature.
Ankita Bhandari's case has been under active scrutiny by law‑enforcement agencies, and the CBI’s involvement underscores the seriousness of the probe. Officials have not disclosed the specific details of the questioning, citing procedural confidentiality.
The former MLA has been asked to cooperate fully, and no formal charges have been filed against him at this stage. The investigation remains open, with the CBI indicating that further updates will be released as new evidence emerges.
Authorities declined to comment further on the matter, emphasizing that the case is still under investigation and that any speculation would be premature.