CBI questions former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore in Ankita Bhandari murder case days after parents' protest at India Gate
The agency questioned Rathore for about three hours after Ankita Bhandari’s parents demanded narco-tests and a wider probe into the alleged VIP angle.
- On Saturday, a Central Bureau of Investigation team questioned former Uttarakhand MLA Suresh Rathore at a Haridwar guest house in connection with the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case.
- Public scrutiny regarding a 'VIP' connection in the murder escalated following the appointment of former BJP Uttarakhand in-charge Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim Governor earlier this week.
- On Friday, Ankita Bhandari's parents met senior CBI officials in Delhi, demanding narco-tests for Rathore and actress Urmila Sanawar after a viral audio recording alleged senior BJP leader involvement.
- Earlier this week, the parents staged a sit-in at India Gate opposing Gautam's appointment; CBI officials assured them the investigation would be conducted fairly and impartially.
- The parents continue demanding the Centre put Gautam's appointment as Sikkim Governor on hold until the CBI completes its examination of the alleged 'VIP' angle in the case.
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Ex-MLA Questioned By CBI In Ankita Bhandari Murder Probe
The CBI questioned former MLA Suresh Rathore in Haridwar regarding the Ankita Bhandari murder case, a day after meeting Bhandari's parents. Rathore, who has been expelled from the BJP, denied knowing actress Urmila Sanawar, whose allegations fueled the 'VIP' involvement controversy. The case has seen renewed protests following a governor's appointment and a recommended CBI inquiry earlier this year.
CBI Questions Ex-BJP MLA Suresh Rathore Amid Parents’ Push For Narco-tests In Ankita Bhandari Case
The questioning comes a day after Ankita Bhandari’s parents met the CBI Director and sought narco-tests on Rathore and actor Urmila Sanawar over the alleged VIP angle in the 2022 murder case
Ankita Bhandari Case: CBI Questions Ex BJP MLA Day After Parents Meet Director
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team on Saturday reached the residence of former Uttarakhand BJP MLA Suresh Rathore in connection with the Ankita Bhandari murder case. The team is questioned the former legislator at the BHEL Guest House in Haridwar.</p> <p>The development comes a day after Ankita Bhandari’s parents, accompanied by MP Anil Baluni, met the CBI Director in New Delhi to share information about vario…
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