Police in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district have arrested a woman and her brother in connection with the death of advocate Dhirendra Parihar, also known as Kakku. Investigators recovered Parihar’s decomposed body near the Gomti river on November 3, after tracing the case through CCTV footage and mobile surveillance.
Parihar disappeared on October 17 after leaving his home at around evening 6:00, telling his family that he was going to the market. His family searched for him for several days. His mother filed a missing person complaint on October 31.
Police investigation
According to police, Parihar was regularly in contact with a woman from Numaishkhet. His last conversation on the day he disappeared was reportedly with her.
During questioning, police say the woman told them that Parihar came to her house on the night of October 17 in an intoxicated condition. An argument allegedly followed. She claimed that he tried to force himself on her, after which she struck him twice on the head with an iron rod.
Police said the woman claimed Parihar collapsed and did not regain consciousness. She allegedly concealed his body under her cot and informed her brother about the incident the following day.
The account remains an allegation recorded during the police investigation. A court’s determination has not been stated in the available information.
Body recovery and evidence
Police said the woman and her brother later placed the body in a car on the night of October 19. The vehicle, registered as UK02B-3843, was allegedly used to take the body towards the Bageshwar-Girechhina road.
Investigators said the body was thrown near Thunai Bend. Parihar’s scooter was found near Children’s Park in Numaishkhet on November 2, one day before police recovered the body near the Gomti river.
The iron rod and the car allegedly involved in moving the body were also recovered, police said. CCTV footage and mobile surveillance helped investigators follow the movements connected with the missing-person case.
The woman and her brother have been arrested on charges including murder and destruction of evidence. The available report does not provide further details about the court proceedings or the next scheduled legal hearing.
Why the timeline matters
The case began as a missing-person investigation after Parihar failed to return home on October 17. The complaint was filed on October 31, followed by the recovery of his scooter on November 2 and the body on November 3.
These developments form the verified sequence currently available: disappearance, a missing-person complaint, investigative leads from CCTV and mobile surveillance, and the recovery of physical evidence. Police allegations about the events inside the house and the later disposal of the body will be examined through the legal process.
Conclusion
Police have arrested a woman and her brother after recovering advocate Dhirendra Parihar’s body near the Gomti river. The investigation has also led to the recovery of his scooter, an iron rod and car UK02B-3843, while the allegations remain subject to legal proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was Dhirendra Parihar?
Dhirendra Parihar was an advocate from Bageshwar, also known as Kakku.
Q. When did Parihar go missing?
He went missing on October 17 after leaving home at around evening 6:00 to go to the market.
Q. When was the missing-person complaint filed?
His mother filed the complaint on October 31.
Q. Where was Parihar’s body recovered?
Police recovered his decomposed body near the Gomti river on November 3.
Q. Who has been arrested?
A woman from Numaishkhet and her brother have been arrested.
Q. What evidence did police recover?
Police recovered an iron rod, the car registered as UK02B-3843 and Parihar’s scooter. The scooter was found near Children’s Park in Numaishkhet.
Q. What charges have been reported?
The 2 arrested people face charges including murder and destruction of evidence.
