Dehradun Police have arrested Girdhari Lal Sahu, the husband of Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya, along with his nephew Satendra Rathore. A court later sent both men to jail in judicial custody while the investigation continues.

Sahu spoke to reporters at the Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police’s office on Saturday after being brought to the city. He denied the allegations against him and claimed that he was being framed. He also said his wife wanted him sent to jail.

“If my going to jail makes my wife Rekha Arya happy, I am ready for it,” Sahu said, according to the report. He described himself as innocent and rejected reports that he had escaped to Nepal.

Arrest locations and police account

Sahu said he was returning from Delhi and had been arrested in Bareilly. The police account given by SSP Pramendra Singh Dobal said Sahu was arrested in Jhansi, while Satendra was arrested in Jogi Nawada, Bareilly.

Police said the arrests followed a search across Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and other states. Teams were formed under the supervision of SP-Rural Jaya Baluni, and investigators used electronic surveillance and informers to trace the 2 men.

According to the police, Sahu had been changing locations to avoid arrest. His mobile phone was switched off, which led to speculation that he might have gone to Nepal. Police said Sahu was arrested on 6 November and was later brought to Dehradun with Satendra.

Both men were taken to the SSP office under police security before being produced in court. Sahu appeared to have difficulty walking when he was brought before the media, but the reason was not established in the available report.

Alleged audio recording under examination

Police have taken possession of an alleged audio recording linked to the case. The recording includes references to a woman named Kalpana, and investigators are examining her possible role. SSP Dobal said police had not ruled out the possibility of her arrest.

Dobal said investigators were checking the statements and claims emerging from the recording. They are also examining its authenticity, witness statements and documents connected with the case.

The police are investigating an alleged murder conspiracy angle as part of the wider inquiry. No conclusion about the recording, Kalpana’s role or the allegations against Sahu has been established in the reported investigation.

The court’s decision to send Sahu and Satendra to judicial custody marks the next formal stage in the case. Police said further action would follow after the ongoing investigation and examination of the available evidence.

Conclusion

Girdhari Lal Sahu and Satendra Rathore are in judicial custody after their arrests, while Dehradun Police continue to examine the alleged audio recording, witness statements, documents and the reported murder conspiracy angle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who was arrested by Dehradun Police?

Girdhari Lal Sahu, the husband of Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya, and his nephew Satendra Rathore were arrested.

Q. Where did police say Sahu was arrested?

SSP Pramendra Singh Dobal said Sahu was arrested in Jhansi. Sahu told reporters that he had been arrested in Bareilly while returning from Delhi.

Q. What did Sahu say after his arrest?

Sahu denied the allegations, said he was being framed and described himself as innocent. He also said he was ready to go to jail if that made his wife happy.

Q. Were Sahu and Satendra sent to jail?

Yes. A court sent both men to judicial custody after they were produced before it.

Q. What is the alleged audio recording about?

Police are examining an alleged audio recording that includes references to a woman named Kalpana. Investigators are checking the recording’s authenticity and her possible role.

Q. What other angle is police investigating?

Police said they were examining an alleged murder conspiracy angle, along with witness statements and documents.