Ankita Bhandari murder: Uttarakhand Congress protests outside Governor's house, many leaders detained

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Ankita Bhandari murder: Uttarakhand Congress protests outside Governor's house, many leaders detained — Photo credit: The Hindu

Ankita Bhandari's father speaks to the media as he detained by Delhi Police at India Gate after an overnight protest against the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim, in New Delhi on October 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI

The Congress in Uttarakhand on Thursday (October 15, 2026) staged a protest outside the Lok Bhawan here demanding that the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim governor be put on hold till the probe into the Ankita Bhandari murder case is complete. Several senior leaders including former Chief Minister Harish Rawat were among 50 odd people to be detained.

Uttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal, former Minister Harak Singh Rawat and MLA Pritam Singh were also detained.

The Uttarakhand Congress began its protests a day after Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) met Ankita's parents, who were protesting at India Gate demanding justice for their daughter, and expressed solidarity with them.

Ankita, who was an employee at a resort in Uttarakhand, was murdered in September 2022.

Earlier, Mr. Godiyal said after Mr. Gautam was named the Governor of Sikkim, the Congress has been seeking time from the Governor to submit a memorandum.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 15, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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