The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating a case filed by Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya has issued notices to her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu, and a woman. Both have been called to Dehradun to record their statements in the matter.

Arya has registered a case at Cantt police station against Sahu. The complaint includes allegations of fraud, conspiracy to murder and offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The allegations have not been established by a court.

Statements and evidence

The SIT has already recorded Arya’s statement. Investigators are now seeking statements from Sahu and the woman, who is reportedly from Uttar Pradesh. Arya has also provided police with an audio recording of a conversation between the woman and Sahu.

Senior Superintendent of Police Pramendra Dobal said the 2 accused had been served notices and asked to appear for their statements. The notices are part of the ongoing investigation and do not determine the outcome of the case.

Police search for Sahu

Police have not yet located Sahu. The investigation indicates that he is not currently in Bareilly or the Kumaon region. His 2 mobile numbers have been placed under surveillance, but both numbers are currently switched off.

Police are also keeping watch on people who remain in contact with the accused and on their family members because the accused were not found at their homes. The supplied information does not state when Sahu or the woman will appear before the SIT.

Conclusion

The SIT has called Girdhari Lal Sahu and the woman to Dehradun for questioning in the case filed by Rekha Arya. Investigators have recorded Arya’s statement and are continuing efforts to locate Sahu, whose 2 mobile numbers remain switched off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who has received notices from the SIT?

The notices were issued to Girdhari Lal Sahu and a woman reportedly from Uttar Pradesh.

Q. Why have they been called to Dehradun?

They have been called to record their statements in the case under investigation.

Q. What allegations are included in the case?

The case includes allegations of fraud, conspiracy to murder and offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Q. Has the SIT recorded Rekha Arya’s statement?

Yes. The SIT has recorded Arya’s statement.

Q. What evidence did Arya provide to police?

Arya provided police with an audio recording of a conversation between the woman and Sahu.

Q. Where is Girdhari Lal Sahu according to the investigation?

Police have not located Sahu and the supplied information states that he is not in Bareilly or the Kumaon region.

Q. What is the status of Sahu’s mobile numbers?

Both of his mobile numbers have been placed under surveillance and are currently switched off.