Ankita Bhandari Murder Case: Father Warns of Nationwide Protests if Dushyant Kumar Gautam’s Appointment Is Not Revoked

Ankita Bhandari’s father has announced a major protest, says demonstrations will be held across Uttarakhand and across country if Dushyant Kumar Gautam’s appointment is not revoked.

Post Published By: Subhash Raturi
Updated : 15 October 2026, 7:07 PM IST
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New Delhi: Seeking justice in the high-profile murder case of Uttarakhand, Ankita Bhandari’s father, who arrived in Delhi, made a major announcement on Thursday, warning of large-scale protests across Uttarakhand and the rest of the country if Dushyant Kumar Gautam’s appointment as Sikkim Governor is not revoked.

Ankita Bhandari’s parents reiterated their demand for justice for their daughter during a press conference in Delhi. Speaking to Dynamite News, they warned that a major agitation would be launched if Gautam’s appointment is not revoked. They said several political parties, including the Congress, Samajwadi Party and Aam Aadmi Part, had extended their support to the proposed movement.

Responding to a question from Dynamite News, Ankita’s father said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had met him and assured him of all possible support.

He further stated that the Congress, Samajwadi Party, Aam Aadmi Party and several other political parties had extended their support to the campaign seeking justice and demanding the revocation of Gautam’s appointment. He asserted that he would continue fighting for justice until his last breath.

During the press conference, Ankita’s father also revealed that he had met a CBI officer on October 9 and submitted six demands concerning the investigation into his daughter’s murder. One of his key demands is that the investigation be conducted under the supervision of a Supreme Court judge.

He also shared several details related to the murder case during the interaction, reiterating that the family would not give up its fight for justice.

Ankita’s parents warned that if their demands were not met, they would intensify their agitation and take the movement to the national level. They claimed to have received support from various political parties as well as members of the public.

The family has once again called for accountability and a thorough investigation into the case, maintaining that its fight for justice will continue until its demands are addressed.

Location :  New Deli

Published :  15 October 2026, 6:52 PM IST

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