Guwahati, Oct. 17 -- The opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) on Friday held candlelight vigils at four locations across Sikkim, demanding that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) complete its probe into the murder of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari before Governor-designate Dushyant Kumar Gautam assumes office.

The vigils were held at the party headquarters in Gangtok and its offices in Namchi, Gyalshing and Jorethang. According to the SDF, 108 candles were lit at each location in memory of Bhandari and in solidarity with her family.

In a statement, the party called for a fair and impartial investigation into the questions raised by Bhandari's family. It reiterated that the probe should be completed before Gautam takes charge as ...