Ankita Bhandari Case: BJP Minister Admits Slow CBI Probe, Congress Questions Delay

Even as Assembly elections in Uttarakhand are fast approaching, the BJP's suggestion that the CBI probe into the Ankita Bandari Murder case could be concluded by December has reignited political debate around the case, with Congress blaming the enquiry for going dead slow.

Post Published By: Pradeep Tripathi

Updated : 9 November 2026, 5:34 PM IST

Minister Khajan Dass expects CBI probe completion by December (Img: X)

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Social Welfare Minister Khajan Dass has said that he expects the CBI investigation into the Ankita Bhandari murder case to be completed by December. Further, he has confessed that the progress of the CBI's probe into the case has been rather slow.

"It was at the request of Ankita Bhandari's family that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recommended a CBI investigation into the case. The investigation has not proceeded at the pace it should have. It will be completed by December, and the CBI will uncover all the links concerning the VIP involved in this matter", Khajan Dass said.

CBI Probe Yet To Make Expected Progress

The Congress party responded immediately following Das's statement. "How can Khajan Dass assess that the investigation will be completed by December, given that the CBI has been conducting the probe at a very slow pace?" questioned the Congress spokesman Amarendra Bisht.

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The Congress has expressed apprehension regarding the minister's statement, asserting that it clearly suggests the CBI is conducting its investigation in consultation with the BJP and is keeping the party informed about every detail of the case.

Congress Raises Questions Over VIP's Identity

Ever since the CBI investigation into the Ankita Bhandari murder case began, questions have been raised regarding the pace of the probe and the potential disclosure of the identity of an alleged "VIP" involved. The opposition, along with social organisations and members of the public, has consistently demanded that the identity of this alleged VIP be made clear. However, no definitive information has emerged in this regard so far.

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With the minister stating that the investigation could be concluded by December, has reignited political debate around the case.