Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya files FIR against husband over alleged assault and death threats

In a shocking turn of events, Rekha Arya, a cabinet minister in Uttarakhand, has lodged a police complaint against her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu, alleging serious offenses such as physical assault, forgery, and plotting her murder. Arya disclosed recordings in which Sahu reportedly reveals intentions to cause her harm, amplifying her concerns.

Hours after she posted the video about the allegations against her husband on Facebook on Thursday, BJO Minister Arya was admitted to Krishna Medical Centre in Dehradun, where she was undergoing treatment.

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya has lodged an FIR against her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu alias Pappu Girdhari, at the Cantt Police Station in Dehradun under Sections 120B, 323, 420, 467, 468, 471, 495, 498A, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, and Sections 3(1)(d), 3(1)(dh) and 3(2)(va) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. In her complaint to the police, Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya has levelled serious allegations against her husband. She stated that she recently received an audio recording in which Girdhari Lal Sahu was allegedly heard speaking to a woman and conspiring to kill her. She further stated that she continues to face a threat to her life and the lives of her minor children, adding that he could carry out a serious incident at any time. Watch: Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya says, "Today, I have brought an audio recording before you. This audio has shaken me and raised questions about my relationship and my commitment to my married life. Does being truthful and honest lead to such consequences? After hearing… pic.twitter.com/ejWeMCoJYw— IANS (@ians_india) October 15, 2026 American Singer Mary Millben Targets Abhijeet Dipke Over CJP Protests, Questions Movement's FutureUttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya Hospitalised at Max Hospital in Dehradun After Her Health Deteriorates. (Source: Minister Rekha Arya, Office) pic.twitter.com/Y6TkaeXwKQ— IANS (@ians_india) October 15, 2026 In the complaint, Arya alleged that Girdhari Lal Sahu had deceived her at the time of their marriage by claiming that he was unmarried. She said that a few years after the marriage, she discovered that he had already been married and had children from his previous marriage. However, by then, she had children of her own and, following advice from family members and keeping her children’s future in mind, chose to remain silent. She further alleged that her husband’s behaviour towards her had changed over the past few months, during which she came to know about his alleged illicit relationships with other women. When she objected to these relationships, her husband initially admitted his mistakes and apologised to her both verbally and in writing. However, she alleged that he continued the same activities despite the apologies. ये है वो दो ऑडियो, जिन्होंने मंत्री रेखा आर्य के दर्द और असुरक्षा की भावना को बाहर ला दिया है। जिन्हें लेकर मंत्री फूट फूट कर रोने लगी और अपने पति गिरधारीलाल साहू के ख़िलाफ़ देहरादून के गढ़ी कैंट थाने में मुकदमा दर्ज कराया है। @BJP4India @INCIndia @rekhaaryaoffice https://t.co/6gj8yB73Sb pic.twitter.com/wueFZZeO3S— Ajit Singh Rathi (@AjitSinghRathi) October 15, 2026 Delhi Police Warns Against Unauthorised Gatherings Ahead Of CJP's Tiranga Protest At Connaught Place - VIDEO Arya alleged that when she opposed these relationships, Girdhari Lal Sahu began physically assaulting her, abusing her and threatening to kill her. She also alleged that on several occasions, he used caste-based derogatory remarks to insult her in the presence of staff at her official residence. The minister further alleged that she came to know that Girdhari Lal Sahu had used forged signatures and fake documents to show her as having been removed from the position of director in the concerned companies. She claimed that she had neither signed or executed any such documents nor submitted any resignation. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)