Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya has filed an FIR against her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu, accusing him of forgery, caste-based harassment, assault and plotting to kill her. The complaint was registered at Cantt police station after Arya approached the police.
Arya has alleged that Sahu is involved in relationships with other women and is now conspiring with one woman to harm her. She also accused him of using forged signatures on documents to remove her from company positions, although she says she never resigned or submitted any such letter.
Allegations in the complaint
According to the complaint, Arya married Sahu, who is from Bareilly, in 2004. She has alleged that he was already married and concealed his first marriage. She further stated that he has children from that marriage.
Arya said she remained silent after learning about the earlier marriage because of social considerations. The complaint also refers to the couple having children. Arya has identified herself as belonging to a Scheduled Caste and alleged that Sahu is from another caste.
The minister alleged that Sahu's behaviour changed over time and that she later learned about his relationships with other women. She said she objected to those relationships, after which he apologised to her verbally and in writing. She has alleged that his conduct did not change despite those apologies.
Arya further accused Sahu of assaulting her, abusing her and using caste-based slurs when she protested. She also alleged that he visited her government residence several times and used objectionable language there.
Police register FIR
City Superintendent of Police Shekhar Chand Suyal said an FIR had been registered on Arya's complaint. The case includes allegations of forgery, caste-based harassment, a conspiracy to kill, assault and offences under the SC/ST Act.
The complaint also raises a dispute over Arya's alleged removal from a director's position. She said documents carrying forged signatures were used for that action and maintained that she had neither prepared such a letter nor resigned from the position.
The allegations remain part of the police case and have not been established by a court. The available information records the minister's complaint and the registration of the FIR; it does not provide a court finding on the accusations.
Conclusion
The immediate verified development is the registration of an FIR after Rekha Arya accused her husband of forgery, caste-based harassment, assault and a threat to her life. Police have recorded the complaint under the stated legal provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who filed the FIR?
Rekha Arya, Uttarakhand's Cabinet Minister, filed the complaint against her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu.
Q. Where was the FIR registered?
The FIR was registered at Cantt police station.
Q. What allegations are included in the case?
The allegations include forgery, caste-based harassment, assault, abusive conduct and a conspiracy to kill.
Q. What did Arya allege about company documents?
She alleged that documents bearing forged signatures were used to remove her from a director's position, even though she had not resigned.
Q. What did the police say?
City Superintendent of Police Shekhar Chand Suyal said an FIR had been registered on Arya's complaint under the stated provisions, including the SC/ST Act.
