Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya has lodged an FIR against her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu alias Pappu Girdhari, at Cantt Police Station in Dehradun. The case follows her allegations of a conspiracy to kill her and continuing threats to her family.
Arya’s complaint names offences under Sections 120B, 323, 420, 467, 468, 471, 495, 498A, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. It also invokes Sections 3(one)(d), 3(one)(dh) and 3(2)(va) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
Allegations in the complaint
According to the complaint, Arya recently received an audio recording in which her husband was allegedly heard speaking with a woman and conspiring to kill her. She said she remained concerned about threats to her own life and the lives of her minor children.
Arya alleged that a serious incident could occur at any time. These claims form part of the complaint and have not been established as facts by a court.
She also alleged that Sahu’s behaviour towards her had changed in recent months. During that period, she said, she learned about his alleged relationships with other women.
Arya stated that she confronted him about those relationships. According to her account, he initially admitted his mistakes and apologised verbally and in writing. She alleged that the conduct continued despite those apologies.
The FIR includes provisions relating to criminal conspiracy, assault, cheating, forgery, using forged documents, concealment of a former marriage, cruelty, intentional insult and criminal intimidation. The listed provisions also include offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
Legal position
The FIR records allegations made in Arya’s complaint. It does not establish that Sahu committed the alleged offences, and no court finding against him is provided in the available material.
The case has drawn attention because it involves a serving Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister and concerns alleged threats involving her and her minor children. details of any arrest, court proceeding or further police action is not yet available.
Conclusion
Rekha Arya’s FIR at Dehradun’s Cantt Police Station places allegations of a murder conspiracy, threats, abuse and document-related offences before the police. The allegations remain subject to the legal process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who filed the FIR?
Rekha Arya, an Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister, filed the FIR against her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu alias Pappu Girdhari.
Q. Where was the case registered?
The FIR was registered at Cantt Police Station in Dehradun.
Q. What is the main allegation?
Arya alleged that an audio recording indicated her husband was speaking with a woman and conspiring to kill her.
Q. Who else does Arya say may be at risk?
She alleged that her minor children also face a threat to their lives.
Q. Which laws are cited in the FIR?
The FIR cites Sections 120B, 323, 420, 467, 468, 471, 495, 498A, 504 and 506 of the IPC, along with Sections 3(one)(d), 3(one)(dh) and 3(2)(va) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
