A 19-year-old girl, Ankita Bhandari, full of dreams and determination, was exploited at her workplace and tragically went missing. What followed was her family’s relentless fight for justice, which soon became a nationwide outcry. The case exposed unsafe workplaces, power imbalances, and political links that complicated the investigation. The resort owner accused of her murder, Pulkit Arya, is the son of former BJP leader Vinod Arya, highlighting the deep-rooted influence of powerful figures. Brut journalist Vaishnavi delves into Ankita Bhandari’s story, the twists in the investigation, and the urgent lessons for women’s safety across India.