Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya's Husband Arrested Days After Assault Complaint

Uttarakhand Police arrested state Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya's husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu alias Pappu Girdhari, from Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, officials said on Saturday.Speaking to ANI, Dehradun SSP Pramendra Dobhal mentioned that Giridhari Lal has been arrested on charges of forgery as well as serious offences under the SC ST ActThe SSP also mentioned that another accused, Satyendra Thakur, was arrested near Kichha in Udham Singh Nagar district, adding that both accused are currently being sent to judicial custody."A case was registered against Girdhari Lal Sahu on October 15, following a complaint filed by the Cabinet Minister, Rekha Arya. The charges include forgery as well as serious offences under the SC/ST Act.

Given the gravity of the matter, a special team was constituted; this nine-member team has now proceeded with the investigation and successfully arrested two key accused: Girdhari Lal Sahu and Satyendra Thakur. As the investigation continues, any other individuals whose names emerge will also face appropriate legal action...