Dehradun Police has issued a notice to Girdhari Lal Sahu in the case linked to Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya’s complaint, asking him to join the investigation and record his statement. Police say he has not yet appeared before investigators.
Senior Superintendent of Police Pramendra Dobal said Sahu would be given an opportunity to present his side. However, if he fails to appear despite 3 consecutive notices, police will take further action, the SSP said. The statement does not specify what action would follow.
SIT examining allegations and evidence
The case was registered at Dehradun’s Cantt police station after Rekha Arya complained against her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu. Her complaint included allegations of harassment and other serious charges. The allegations have not been established by a court.
Because of the seriousness of the case, the SSP formed a Special Investigation Team under SP Rural Jaya Baluni. The SIT is examining the allegations made in the complaint and collecting related evidence.
Police have already recorded the Cabinet Minister’s statement. The investigation is also examining documents and other material connected with the case. According to the SSP, the next steps will depend on the evidence that emerges during the inquiry.
The case account also refers to a notice being sent to record accused Pappu Sahu’s statement. It does not clarify how Pappu Sahu is connected to Girdhari Lal Sahu or whether the reference concerns the same individual.
Investigation extended to Bareilly and Haldwani
After the FIR was registered, the SIT conducted inquiries in Dehradun and at locations linked to Girdhari Lal Sahu in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The team collected documents connected with the complaint and information relating to property.
The police are checking the authenticity of documents brought from Bareilly. After searches in Bareilly, the SIT again served Sahu a notice to join the investigation. His non-appearance has made it difficult for investigators to record his version and move the inquiry forward, according to the case details.
The investigation therefore remains at the evidence-collection stage. Police have not announced a final finding on the allegations. Any further action against the people named in the case will be based on the material collected by the SIT.
Conclusion
Dehradun Police has served Girdhari Lal Sahu a notice to join the investigation into Rekha Arya’s complaint and warned that further action may follow after 3 unanswered notices. The SIT is continuing to verify allegations, documents and other evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the case about?
The case concerns a complaint by Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya against her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu, containing allegations of harassment and other serious charges.
Q. What has Dehradun Police asked Girdhari Lal Sahu to do?
Police have asked him to join the investigation and record his statement so he can present his side.
Q. What happens if he does not appear after 3 notices?
SSP Pramendra Dobal said police would take further action if Sahu does not appear after 3 consecutive notices. The specific action has not been announced.
Q. Who is leading the investigation?
The SIT is being led by SP Rural Jaya Baluni.
Q. Has Rekha Arya’s statement been recorded?
Yes. Police have recorded the Cabinet Minister’s statement.
Q. Where has the SIT conducted inquiries?
The investigation has included Dehradun and locations linked to Sahu in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
Q. What evidence is the SIT examining?
The SIT is examining the allegations, related documents, property information and the authenticity of documents collected from Bareilly.
Q. Has the case reached a final conclusion?
No. The investigation is continuing, and police say further action will depend on the evidence collected.
