The Court of Kotdwar in Uttarakhand, while delivering the verdict in the famous murder case of Ankita Bhandari, convicted the three accused and sentenced them to life imprisonment (life imprisonment). The accused convicted includes the former minister’s son Pulkit Arya, and two employees working in his resort, Saurabh Bhaskar and Ankit Gupta. The decision comes after a long investigation and trial from about a quarter to three years. The body of 19 -year -old Ankita was found in a channel. A deep and extremely black truth is exposed behind this painful matter, which shook the politics and society of Uttarakhand. Story of Ankita Bhandari: Struggle, Sach and Saya Ankita Bhandari was a resident of the Srikot town in the Pauri district Uttarakhand. After passing 12th place, he took a course of hotel management on August 18, 2020 and joined the receptionist of the receptionist at Vanantara Resort near Haridwar. The resort was about 150 km from her town, so Ankita started living in a room there. Ankita, who tried to work anew, became acquainted with the illegal business going on in the resort with her work. In this resort, the affairs of Jismfaroshi started, which she could not tolerate under any circumstances. Ankita gradually understood this truth and therefore problems with her began. Night of the Event: On the evening of September 18, 2020, September 18, 2020, there was a dispute between Ankita and the owner of the resort Pulkit Arya. On the same day, Pulkit and his two employees were taken with Ankita to Cheela Barrage near Rishikesh. During the quarrel, Pulkit Ankita pressed and dropped her into the barrage water. After this pullit, Saurabh and Ankit Gupta left instead of saving him. This water of the Cheela fire was so controlled that the body of Ankita floats in the water for six days and was eventually found near the Chila Power House, about 8 km from the barrage. If the water of the barrage is not controlled, the body can never be found. In the CCTV footage that the police present, it can be clearly seen that there were four people while going to the barrage, but only three returned as they returned. Negligence, pressure and the role of the police, the disappearance of Ankita by the owner of the resort, Pulkit Arya, who filed the local police station on the morning of September 19. However, the family of Ankita had to face a few days indifference from the police to submit a report. After his successive requests, police registered a fir on September 22 on the command of DM. During this time, a friend of Ankita, who lived in Jammu, sent an audio calls and chats of the final conversation to Ankita’s father, who revealed very serious things. This sound and chat changed the direction of the case and increased the pressure on the accused. After this, on September 23, Pulkit Arya, Saurabh Bhaskar and Ankit Gupta were arrested. Pulkit Arya, the black truth of political influence and resort, is the son of former Uttarakhand minister and BJP leader Vinod Arya. His family is politically very effective in the area. About five years ago, Pulkit opened a resort in the forest of Haridwar, which was an attractive place for tourists. The resort business was influenced by the Corona epidemic, when Pulkit began running a secret enterprise of Jismfaroshi in the resort. Ankita was also trying to push Ankita into this disgusting game, but she refused flat. Ankita’s loyalty and courage to tell the truth was expensive for her. The trial of the trial and the judgment Pulkit Arya, Saurabh Bhaskar and Ankit Gupta was discussed and after a long trial, the Kotdwar Court eventually convicted the three on June 3, 2025 and sentenced them to life imprisonment. The court underlined that this life sentence is not a normal sentence, but a sentence in which the convict must spend his entire life in prison. The decision of the court made it clear that, despite power or influence in such serious crimes, everyone is equal to the eyes of the law. Social and legal influence Ankita Bhandari case had a profound impact on the society of Uttarakhand. This case is not only a case of murdering a young woman, but also raises questions about the system that fails to protect women. In addition, this matter tells how a normal person suffers from corruption and abuse of power. From this matter it was also clear that it is necessary to stand with those who raise their voice and fight for their rights. In addition, police and administration will also have to fulfill their responsibility so that such accidents do not happen again. The story of Ankita Bhandari was the story of a normal girl who struggled with her family and her own dreams. But his journey with the truth was very painful and black. He was killed to suppress the truth. The life sentence of Pulkit Arya, Saurabh Bhaskar and Ankit Gupta is a fair step that reflects the strength of the law. This decision was relieved to the victim’s family, as well as a warning to anyone claiming to be above the law. Ankita’s dream remained incomplete, but her story has now become an example of a fight against injustice. This matter reminds society that the voice of truth cannot be suppressed and that the search for justice eventually wins.
All three accused who were sentenced to life imprisonment in the murder case of Ankita Bhandari, just after three years
