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Uttarakhand Minister's Husband Arrested on Forgery, SC/ST Act Charges
Giridhari Lal, spouse of Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya, has been arrested following allegations of forgery and violations under the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The arrest comes days after an assault complaint was registered against him.
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Police in Dehradun have arrested Giridhari Lal on multiple criminal charges, including forgery and serious offences under the SC/ST Act. Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police Pramendra Dobhal confirmed the arrest, noting that Lal was taken into custody based on the registered case details.
Lal is the husband of state minister Rekha Arya. The arrest follows recent allegations of assault that prompted the filing of a formal complaint against him. Authorities moved swiftly to apprehend him after the case was registered at a local police station.
The specific circumstances surrounding the allegations and the nature of the forgery charges remain under investigation. Police said further details would be disclosed as the inquiry progresses. The case has drawn attention given Arya's position in the state administration.
The arrest underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies in Uttarakhand to act on complaints involving the SC/ST Act, which provides legal safeguards against atrocities against members of scheduled castes and tribes.