Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said authorities had taken every possible legal step in the Ankita Bhandari murder case from the beginning. He also said the High Court sentenced all 3 accused to life imprisonment.
Dhami made the remarks while discussing the case in Uttarkashi. According to the chief minister, the administration and police carried out diligent work that helped lead to the court’s decision.
Government response and CBI inquiry request
Dhami said the government held discussions with Ankita Bhandari’s family and considered their request for a CBI inquiry. He said further efforts were made to facilitate such an investigation after the family raised the demand.
The chief minister said the state had taken all necessary legal actions in the case. His comments presented the investigation and prosecution as part of the government’s response from the first day of the matter.
Legal proceedings remain ongoing
Although Dhami referred to the High Court sentencing all 3 accused to life imprisonment, he said the legal proceedings had not concluded. He also stated that the government had 0 tolerance for the crime committed.
Dhami accused the Congress party of repeatedly politicising the case because, in his view, it lacked substantive issues or an agenda. That was the chief minister’s political assessment and not an independent finding established in the material available for this report.
further details about the ongoing legal proceedings, the identity of the 3 accused or the specific terms of the court order is not yet available. It also does not include a separate statement from the family, the Congress party or the court.
Conclusion
Dhami said the state pursued legal action, responded to the family’s request for a CBI inquiry and secured life sentences for all 3 accused, while legal proceedings continue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What case was Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami discussing?
He was discussing the Ankita Bhandari murder case.
Q. What sentence did Dhami refer to?
Dhami said the High Court sentenced all 3 accused to life imprisonment.
Q. Did the family request a CBI inquiry?
Yes. Dhami said the family requested a CBI inquiry and that further efforts were made to facilitate one.
Q. What did Dhami say about the state’s legal response?
He said the authorities had taken every possible effort and all necessary legal actions from the beginning.
Q. Are the legal proceedings over?
No. Dhami said the legal proceedings are ongoing.
Q. What did Dhami say about the government’s position on the crime?
He said there was 0 tolerance for the crime committed.
