Ankita murder case: "My son is a seedha sadha balak,” says Vinod Arya; victim's body cremated

Expelled BJP leader Vinod Arya, father of the prime accused in the murder of 19-year-old receptionist Ankita Bhandari, claimed that his son is innocent. "My son is a seedha sadha balak,and is only concerned about his work. I want justice for both my son Pulkit and the murdered girl." Meanwhile, amid massive protests, Ankita's last rituals were performed at NIT Ghat near Alakhnanda river in Srinagar.

Massive protest erupts outside mortuary in Srinagar, Pauri Garwhal dist, where Ankita Bhandari's father arrived to take her body for last rites. (Photo | ANI)