Dehradun police have registered Case No. 158/2026 at Cantt Police Station against Girdhari Lal Sahu, following a complaint filed by a State Minister, SSP Pramendra Singh Dobal said. The case concerns allegations including cheating or fraud, conspiracy to commit murder and offences under relevant sections of the SC/ST Act.
The development matters because the complaint involves serious criminal allegations against the minister’s husband. Police have not established the allegations at this stage. Further proceedings will depend on the evidence gathered during the investigation.
What the police said
SSP Dobal said the case was registered after police considered the seriousness of the complaint. He said multiple legal sections had been applied, including provisions related to cheating or fraud, conspiracy to commit murder and the SC/ST Act.
According to the SSP, an audio recording was also submitted to the police. He said the recording features Sahu speaking with another woman about an alleged plot or conspiracy to commit murder, along with matters connected to fraud.
The contents and evidentiary value of the recording will have to be assessed through the investigation. The police statement does not establish whether the allegations in the complaint or the recording will ultimately be proved.
Investigation to determine next action
Dobal said police would proceed with evidence collection after registering the case. He added that strict legal action would be taken after considering all the facts.
The available police statement does not provide details about any arrest, court proceedings or additional action against the accused. It also does not identify the other woman mentioned in connection with the audio recording.
The case has been registered in Dehradun, and the Cantt Police Station will handle the investigation based on the complaint, the audio recording and other evidence collected during the process.
Conclusion
Dehradun police have registered Case No. 158/2026 against Girdhari Lal Sahu on a State Minister’s complaint. The allegations include cheating or fraud, conspiracy to commit murder and relevant sections of the SC/ST Act, while further action awaits evidence collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the case registered?
The case was registered at Cantt Police Station in Dehradun.
Q. What is the case number?
The case number is Case No. 158/2026.
Q. Who is named in the case?
The case was registered against Girdhari Lal Sahu, who was identified as the State Minister’s husband.
Q. What allegations are covered by the case?
The case includes allegations related to cheating or fraud, conspiracy to commit murder and relevant sections of the SC/ST Act.
Q. What evidence was submitted to police?
An audio recording was submitted to police. The SSP said it included a conversation involving Sahu and another woman about an alleged plot or conspiracy to commit murder and fraud-related matters.
Q. What happens next?
Police will collect evidence and take further action based on the facts established during the investigation.
