Congress leader Supriya Shrinate has criticised the Uttarakhand government over the Ankita Bhandari murder case, questioning the status of the CBI investigation and the appointment of a Governor whom she linked to the alleged VIP controversy.
Speaking in Delhi, Shrinate said, “The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand has no sense of shame.” She alleged that the investigation was still continuing and questioned why the person described as the alleged “VIP” in the case had been appointed Governor.
Shrinate’s remarks were made as Ankita Bhandari’s parents and Congress leaders continued protests seeking justice. She said the family had spent 4 years searching for answers and accused the authorities of rewarding an individual whose alleged actions had caused deep anguish to Ankita’s parents.
The allegations made by Shrinate concern the investigation and political handling of the case. They do not establish criminal liability against any person beyond what has been determined through the legal process.
Protests and detentions in Delhi
Reports by Scroll.in and The Times of India said Ankita’s parents and Congress leaders were detained during a protest at India Gate. The Indian Express also reported that Ankita’s parents were briefly detained after the demonstration.
According to Shrinate, the protesters had gathered at night to seek justice. She alleged that police arrived at 4:00 in the morning, detained the parents and took them to a police station. The allegation was made as part of her criticism of the Uttarakhand government and police response.
The Hindu reported that Uttarakhand Congress workers also protested outside the Governor’s house on 15 October 2026, with several leaders detained. These reports place the protests in the wider political dispute over the case and the Governor’s appointment.
Dispute over the Governor’s appointment
The controversy centres on the alleged “VIP” reference connected with the case. Shrinate claimed that the person whom she identified with that reference had been appointed Governor while questions about the investigation remained unresolved.
India Today reported that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the President to halt the appointment of the Sikkim Governor. The report reflects the opposition’s challenge to the appointment, while Shrinate separately criticised the Uttarakhand Chief Minister over the issue.
The Times of India reported that the Uttarakhand government had responded to the dispute over the alleged VIP question. The material available here does not establish the final outcome of the CBI investigation or any later judicial finding on the allegations.
Shrinate also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of shielding people accused of crimes against women. That is a political allegation made by the Congress leader, not an established finding in the case.
The dispute has kept attention focused on Ankita Bhandari’s parents, who are seeking justice, and on demands for clarity about the investigation. Further developments will depend on official or judicial action concerning the case and the disputed appointment.
Conclusion
Supriya Shrinate has used the ongoing controversy to question the Uttarakhand government’s handling of the Ankita Bhandari case, while protests and detentions have renewed demands for clarity about the investigation and the alleged VIP reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did Supriya Shrinate say about the Ankita Bhandari case?
Shrinate criticised the Uttarakhand Chief Minister and questioned whether the CBI investigation had concluded. She also challenged the appointment of a Governor whom she linked to the alleged VIP controversy.
Q. Where did Shrinate make the remarks?
She made the remarks in Delhi.
Q. What happened during the India Gate protest?
Reports by Scroll.in and The Times of India said Ankita Bhandari’s parents and Congress leaders were detained during the protest. The Indian Express described the parents’ detention as brief.
Q. What did The Hindu report about protests in Uttarakhand?
The Hindu reported that Uttarakhand Congress workers protested outside the Governor’s house on 15 October 2026 and that several leaders were detained.
Q. What is the dispute about the alleged VIP?
The dispute concerns allegations that a VIP was connected with demands made of Ankita Bhandari and that the person linked by Congress leaders to that reference was later appointed Governor.
Q. Has the CBI investigation concluded?
The supplied material does not establish that the investigation has concluded. Shrinate said it was still ongoing and questioned its status.
Q. What did Rahul Gandhi seek according to India Today?
India Today reported that Rahul Gandhi urged the President to halt the appointment of the Sikkim Governor.
