Uttarakhand Police have begun searches across 4 states to arrest Girdhari Lal Sahu after a non-bailable warrant was issued against him. Police teams are looking for him in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.

Sahu is the husband of Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya. The investigation is being led by a Special Investigation Team headed by Jaya Baluni.

Baluni said the police expect to arrest Sahu soon. She also said the SIT had found important evidence linked to the investigation.

Police action after unanswered notices

The SIT had earlier issued a notice to Sahu, but police said no response was received. Dehradun Police had also asked him to appear and record his statement, but he had not appeared by the time of the report.

Police said the action followed his failure to cooperate with the investigation. The report did not establish that Sahu had been convicted of any offence, and the warrant relates to the ongoing investigation.

SSP Pramendra Doval said Sahu would be sent 3 notices. He said further legal action would follow if Sahu still did not join the investigation.

Police have already recorded Rekha Arya’s statement. Investigators are examining documents and evidence connected with the allegations. The SIT has also conducted inquiries in Dehradun, Bareilly and Haldwani.

High Court hearing

The development came after a High Court hearing held one day earlier. The court heard arguments from both sides and reserved its decision.

The supplied report does not state the date on which the High Court will announce its decision. It also does not provide details of the allegations or the evidence that the SIT says it has collected.

The immediate next step is the police effort to locate Sahu in the 4 states named in the report. Any further action will depend on his arrest, his participation in the investigation and the court’s reserved decision.

Conclusion

Uttarakhand Police are searching in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan for Girdhari Lal Sahu after a non-bailable warrant was issued. Police say the action followed unanswered notices and his failure to appear for questioning, while the High Court’s decision remains reserved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why are Uttarakhand Police searching for Girdhari Lal Sahu?

Police are searching for Sahu after a non-bailable warrant was issued against him in connection with an ongoing investigation.

Q. In which states are police teams conducting searches?

Teams are conducting searches in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.

Q. Who is leading the investigation?

The investigation is being led by a Special Investigation Team headed by Jaya Baluni.

Q. What did police say about the notices sent to Sahu?

Police said the SIT issued him a notice but received no response. SSP Pramendra Doval said 3 notices would be sent before further legal action.

Q. Has Rekha Arya’s statement been recorded?

Yes. Police said they had recorded the statement of Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya.

Q. What happened during the High Court hearing?

The court heard arguments from both sides and reserved its decision.