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)
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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.