The famous Ankita Bhandari Murder Case of Uttarakhand created a stir across the country. Today, the Kotdwar court gave a big verdict in the case, which relaxed the hearts of millions. The court of ADJ (Additional District and Sessions Judge) Reena Negi convicted the main accused Pulkit Arya and co-accused Ankit Gupta and Saurabh Bhaskar and sentenced him to life stringent imprisonment. Also, an order was issued to give compensation of ₹ 4 lakh to the victim’s family. This decision is a milestone not only for Ankita Bhandari’s family, but also for those who expect justice in society.

Painful story of an innocent

Ankita Bhandari, an ordinary girl from Pauri Garhwal in Uttarakhand, was working hard to make her dreams come true. But in 2022, his life was brutally snatched away while working at a resort. The case not only shocked the local people, but also ran a wave of resentment across the country. #Justiceforankita started trending on social media platform x, and people came out on the streets. The murder raised serious questions about the safety of women and their rights at the workplace.

Historical decision of the court

After a long hearing in the court of Adj Reena Negi of Kotdwar, Pulkit Arya, Ankit Gupta and Saurabh Bhaskar were found guilty under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court proved that all three conspired to kill Ankita Bhandari and carried out on the basis of the statements of evidence and witnesses. Along with the sentence of lifetime rigorous imprisonment, each convict was also fined heavy. In addition, the court ordered a compensation of ₹ 4 lakh for the victim’s family, which cannot reduce their grief, but it is a small effort to show condolences and support towards them.