Ankita Bhandari murder: Uttarakhand Congress protests outside Governor's house, many leaders detained
Uttarakhand Congress leaders were detained while protesting the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim's governor, citing his alleged connection to the Ankita Bhandari murder case. The protest follows a meeting between Rahul Gandhi and the victim's parents.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions and public outcry surrounding a high-profile criminal case in Uttarakhand.
Ankita Bhandari murder: Uttarakhand Congress protests outside Governor's house, many leaders detained left 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. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/gf5r5l/article71588429.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261015072L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): 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 Thursday.
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