Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya’s Husband Denies Murder Plot Claims, Alleges Corruption by Minister
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Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya, has publicly refuted all allegations leveled against him by his wife, calling the claims baseless and demanding the immediate withdrawal of her police complaint.
In a newly released video message, Sahu rejected accusations of physical assault and a murder conspiracy. He further issued counter-allegations accusing the minister of financial misconduct and corruption.
Video Response Denies BNS and Atrocities Act Charges
Sahu’s public video comes following the registration of a formal First Information Report (FIR) at the Cantt Police Station in Dehradun under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Addressing the media and public via the recording, Sahu claimed:
- The charges of domestic violence and death threats were fabricated to undermine him.
- Allegations of document forgery and illegally altering company directorships were completely untrue.
- The complaint should be revoked immediately to protect family integrity.
Background of Minister's Complaint and Hospitalisation
The FIR filed by Rekha Arya, Senior BJP leader and Minister for Women and Child Welfare, alleges that Sahu concealed a previous marriage and children prior to their wedding
The complaint also highlights an eight-to-nine-minute audio recording purportedly detailing a plot to eliminate her, alongside allegations that Sahu used casteist slurs and physical violence.
Prior to Sahu's video release, an emotional video of Arya surfaced on social media showing her in tears, urging women to speak out against domestic abuse.
Following the police filing on Thursday, October 15, 2026, Arya was admitted to Krishna Medical Centre in Dehradun due to deteriorating health, where doctors continue to monitor her condition.
Political Opposition Demands High-Level Investigation
Sahu's counter-claims have intensified political friction in Uttarakhand. Opposition parties, including the Congress, have questioned Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s administration over the safety of its cabinet ministers and demanded a comprehensive, high-level inquiry.
Dehradun police confirmed that investigation proceedings are underway, with teams examining the submitted FIR details, audio evidence, and financial document trails.
