Dehradun/Haridwar, Jan. 3 -- The state government on Friday said it is open to any kind of investigation in the Pauri receptionist murder case if anyone comes forward with credible evidence, asserting that it is not attempting to shield anyone in the matter. Addressing a press conference at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state headquarters, cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal said the state government's stand on the Pauri receptionist woman murder case has been clear and consistent from the very beginning. "If anyone comes up with credible evidence or proof, the state government is ready for any kind of investigation. The state government is not trying to save anyone," Uniyal said. Referring to recently circulated audio of former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore and video clips of Urmila Sanawar on social media, Uniyal said they say it was suicide, despite the accused already being convicted. "It could be a political conspiracy. In the viral audio clip, it is being said she committed suicide. Even after the accused have been jailed, talking about suicide clearly indicates an attempt to mislead the case. Those speaking in the videos and audio clips should come forward. We will provide them full security. They should tell the truth," he said. The minister pointed out that demands for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe had already been examined and rejected by courts. "Petitions seeking a CBI inquiry were dismissed by the state high court, which expressed confidence in the SIT investigation. The Supreme Court also upheld this view and rejected the plea," the cabinet minister said. He said that immediately after the incident came to light, the state government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a woman IPS officer. All accused were arrested, and strong legal representation ensured that none of them secured bail during the investigation or trial, he said. "After a detailed investigation, the SIT filed a charge sheet. The trial court completed the proceedings and awarded life imprisonment to the accused," the minister said. Reacting sharply, senior vice-president of the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee, Surya Kant Dhasmana, accused the BJP of evading a CBI inquiry out of fear. "The BJP is running away from a CBI probe because it fears exposure. The refusal to order a CBI inquiry is unfortunate," Dhasmana said . "The entire state wants to know the truth about all culprits, including the VIP. The Congress will not rest until every person involved in this murder is punished," he said. Meanwhile, some local BJP leaders have resigned from the party, expressing unhappiness over the party's stance amid allegations linking a senior BJP leader to the Pauri receptionist murder case. Announcing his resignation, senior BJP leader Bhagat Ram Kothari alleged that the party was siding with leaders whose names have surfaced in connection with the case instead of verifying the allegations. "As a father and a statehood agitator, I feel uneasy being part of a party that appears insensitive to such a serious issue," Kothari said. Another local BJP leader, Kiran Sharma from Nainidanda in Pauri Garhwal district, also resigned from the party, amid the ongoing uproar on the issue. Responding to the resignations, BJP state media in-charge Manveer Singh Chauhan said, "The respective district units will verify whether those who have resigned were active members or office-bearers. And then only any comment can be made or action can be taken."...