Dehradun, Jan. 12 -- The decision to hand over the Ankita Bhandari case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is an important and much-needed step in the direction of justice. For a long time, there has been widespread public demand, concern from civil society, and persistent appeals from the victim's family seeking a fair and impartial investigation. By approving a CBI probe, the government has acknowledged these concerns and demonstrated that public voices and democratic accountability cannot be ignored.

This decision has renewed hope-not only for Ankita's family but also for countless citizens who believe in the rule of law. The entire nation now looks towards the CBI with the expectation that the investigation will be conducted ...