A non-bailable warrant has been issued against a woman who sparked controversy after releasing a video claiming that a “VIP” involved in the Ankita Bhandari murder case was a BJP leader, officials said on Saturday. Haridwar police have also constituted a special investigation team to probe the various cases registered against her. Sanawar recently released videos and audio recordings of her alleged conversations with Rathore, alleging that the “VIP” in the Ankita Bhandari murder case was a person named “Gattu”. The Uttarakhand government on Friday said it was ready for any investigation into the Ankita Bhandari murder case “if credible evidence is presented”. Ankita Bhandari worked as a receptionist at a resort in Pauri district and was allegedly murdered on 18 September, 2022.

Source: The Telegraph January 03, 2026 17:16 UTC