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CBI raids ex-legislator's residence in Ankita Bhandari murder probe
Central Bureau of Investigation officials conducted a search operation at the Haridwar residence of former Uttarakhand MLA Suresh Rathod as part of investigations into the death of resort employee Ankita Bhandari. Questioning at a guest house facility has also continued.
LSN India ·
The Central Bureau of Investigation intensified its inquiry into the Ankita Bhandari case with a raid on the Haridwar residence of Suresh Rathod, a former member of the Uttarakhand legislative assembly, according to officials familiar with the development.
The search operation comes as investigators expand their examination into the circumstances surrounding Bhandari's death. The CBI, which took over the case from state authorities, has been conducting extensive inquiries to establish the sequence of events and identify all individuals involved.
Simultaneously, CBI personnel continued questioning at a guest house facility, indicating a multi-pronged investigative approach. Authorities have been gathering evidence and testimonies to construct a comprehensive understanding of the incident.
The case has drawn significant public attention given the profile of those under investigation and the nature of the allegations. The CBI's involvement signals the seriousness with which central authorities are treating the matter as the investigation progresses.