Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal stated the government will investigate the Ankita Bhandari murder case if credible evidence emerges, emphasizing that an audio clip has been sent for forensic examination. He asserted that previous investigations and court rulings, including life imprisonment, were thorough and upheld by the Supreme Court. Uniyal suggested some individuals aim to mislead the public with calls for a new probe, assuring action upon receiving new reports. Large numbers of people protested in Dehradun demanding justice.