Quick Info
| Profession | Hotel Receptionist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/11/2003 |
| Age | 18 years (died on 18, Sep, 2022) |
| Birthplace | Srikot, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India |
| Date of Death | 18/09/2022 |
Latest News about Ankita Bhandari
18/09/2026
On the fourth anniversary of Ankita Bhandari's disappearance and death, activists and political leaders renewed calls for greater transparency in the alleged VIP-link aspect of the case. Coverage focused on continued demands for justice and further disclosure rather than a new court ruling.
30/05/2025
A district court in Kotdwar convicted Pulkit Arya, Ankit Gupta, and Saurabh Bhaskar for the murder of Ankita Bhandari. The court found them guilty in the case and sentenced them to rigorous life imprisonment.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Sakshi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| A Diploma in Hotel Management | Shri Ram Institute of Hotel Management, Dehradun (certificate course) |
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Personal Life
| School | B R Modern School, Pauri, Pauri Garhwal |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Pushap Deep (a resident of Jammu) |
Family
| Father | Virendra Singh Bhandari (farmer) |
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| Mother | Soni Devi (aanganwadi worker) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ankita is from Srikot, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, born into a financially weaker family. | |
| 2. She achieved 88% marks and stood first in her class 12 exams. | |
| 3. Ankita was honored with the Best Student Award for Business Studies. | |
| 4. She began her job as a receptionist at Vantara Resort in Rishikesh on 28th August 2022. | |
| 5. Tragically, Ankita's life ended when her body was found in the Chilla canal after being pushed in and drowned. | |
| 6. She began her job as a receptionist at Vanantra Resort in Rishikesh on 28th August 2022. | |
| 7. Her body was later found in the Chilla canal after she went missing from the resort. | |
| 8. The motive for her murder was her refusal to provide 'special services' to a VIP guest at the resort. | |
| 9. Her post-mortem at AIIMS Rishikesh confirmed drowning as the cause of death and revealed multiple injuries consistent with physical assault. | |
| 10. Tests for sexual assault on her viscera samples returned negative results. |