Ankita Bhandari Murder: 'VIP' Identified as Friend, Not Leader; Uttarakhand Shutdown Call

• Police deny 'VIP' involvement in Ankita Bhandari murder, identifying 'Pradhan' from Noida as a friend, not a VIP.
• Dharmendra Kumar alias Pradhan, mentioned in chats, visited the resort for a meal two days before the murder, confirmed by records.
• Urmila Sanawar alleged 'Gattu,' a senior BJP leader, was the VIP; former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore denies, calls audio fake.
• Uttarakhand government is open to further investigation if strong evidence is presented.
• Activists and opposition call for a CBI probe and a statewide shutdown on January 11 to investigate alleged VIPs.

Why It Matters: Police deny VIP involvement in Ankita Bhandari case, but protests demand CBI probe and Jan 11 shutdown.