Police in Bageshwar have arrested a woman and her brother in connection with the alleged murder of lawyer Dhirendra Parihar, whose body was recovered near the Gomti River after he went missing for about 2 weeks.

Parihar, also known as Kakku, was 35. Police said his body was found on 3 November near the river, following an investigation based on CCTV footage, mobile surveillance and questioning of the suspects.

Missing report and investigation

Nandi Parihar, a resident of Tallli Bazaar, reported her son missing on 31 October. According to the complaint, Dhirendra left home on the evening of 17 October after saying he was going to Bageshwar market. He did not return.

During the investigation, police examined CCTV recordings and mobile phone activity. Technical evidence reportedly showed that Parihar’s last conversation was with a number linked to Lata Bhandari, a resident of Numaishkhet.

Police then questioned Bhandari. Investigators say she told them that Parihar had come to her home on the night of 17 October. According to the police account, she struck him twice on the head with an iron rod after opposing an alleged attempt to force himself on her.

Police further allege that Bhandari concealed the body under a cot. The account remains part of the investigation and has not been established by a court.

Body recovery and arrests

According to police, Bhandari informed her brother, Tribhuvan Singh Bisht, also known as Bablu, about the incident the following day. Investigators allege that the 2 later placed the body on the back seat of a car and took it to the Bageshwar-Girechhina motor road.

Police say the body was thrown into the river near Dhunai Band. Investigators recovered it near the Gomti River on the evening of 3 November, based on information provided during the investigation.

The arrested suspects have been identified as Lata Bhandari, 42, and her brother Tribhuvan Singh Bisht, 39. Police have registered a case against them under provisions relating to murder and destruction of evidence.

The 2 suspects were being produced before a court. Further legal proceedings will determine the allegations and evidence in the case.

Conclusion

Police have arrested 2 suspects after recovering the body of missing Bageshwar lawyer Dhirendra Parihar. The allegations, including the circumstances of his death and disposal of the body, remain subject to investigation and court proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who was Dhirendra Parihar?

Dhirendra Parihar, also known as Kakku, was a 35-year-old lawyer from Bageshwar.

Q. When was Parihar reported missing?

His mother, Nandi Parihar, reported him missing on 31 October. Police said he had left home on the evening of 17 October.

Q. Who has been arrested?

Police arrested Lata Bhandari, 42, and her brother Tribhuvan Singh Bisht, also known as Bablu, 39.

Q. Where was Parihar’s body recovered?

Police recovered the body near the Gomti River on the evening of 3 November.

Q. What evidence did police use during the investigation?

Police said they used CCTV footage, mobile surveillance and questioning to investigate the disappearance.

Q. What charges have been registered?

Police registered a case under provisions relating to murder and destruction of evidence.

Q. What happens next in the case?

The arrested suspects were being produced before a court, while the investigation and legal proceedings continue.