Ankita Bhandari case: Audio clip a 'political conspiracy,' says Govt

Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal said the govt is handling the Ankita Bhandari case seriously, calling a new viral audio clip a 'political conspiracy' to mislead the probe. Police confirmed no VIP involvement and that an SIT is investigating the audio.

Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal on Sunday said that the government is dealing with the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case "very seriously and sensitively."

"The government is very sensitive and serious about this matter... It is only because of the government's efforts, the formation of the SIT, and the investigation that the murderers have been punished. Now, after an audio clip has surfaced, it seems that some people, perhaps as part of a political conspiracy, want to spoil the atmosphere in the state... This is an attempt to mislead the investigation, and there is talk of a CBI probe," Uniyal told ANI. "After the FSL report comes in, whoever is involved in this, no matter how big a person they may be, will not be spared," he added.

Police Issue Clarification Amid Misleading Information

Earlier, Uttarakhand Police issued a detailed clarification in the Ankita Bhandari murder case to present the factual position related to the entire case, as misleading information, half-truths, and baseless allegations regarding the case are continuously being circulated on social media and through certain platforms. Uttarakhand Police has categorically stated that there is no involvement of any VIP whatsoever in the Ankita Bhandari case. The Court has also clearly acknowledged this fact. Furthermore, taking seriously the viral audio allegedly involving a conversation between two individuals, the police immediately constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is currently conducting a detailed and impartial investigation into the matter.

No Evidence Destroyed or Concealed, Police State

The police have stated that, based on the evidence presented before the court, the thorough investigation conducted by the SIT, and all available facts, the Court has convicted all three accused and awarded them punishment. It has also been clarified that no evidence in this case was either destroyed or concealed. The room repeatedly alleged to have been demolished to erase evidence was fully documented, including videography, and all related evidence was duly presented before all three courts in accordance with legal procedures. (ANI)

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