LUCKNOW, Jan. 6 -- The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee on Monday demanded a CBI probe into the Ankita Bhandari murder case.

UP Congress president Ajay Rai said, "The Ankita Bhandari murder case has shaken Uttarakhand and the entire country. This case is becoming an example of protecting criminals under the patronage of those in power."

The party organised a candlelight vigil at the party office in Lucknow in front of the statue of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Indira Gandhi, to pray for the peace of Ankita Bhandari's soul and to express silent protest over negligence in the case.

Rai demanded that a fair and thorough investigation of the entire incident be conducted by the CBI so that the truth can come to light and the stric...