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Uttarakhand Police Arrest Minister's Husband in Jhansi
Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya, was arrested by a Special Investigation Team in Jhansi after evading authorities across multiple locations. The 61-year-old had allegedly fled to Nepal to avoid arrest.
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A Special Investigation Team (SIT) operating in Uttarakhand has apprehended Girdhari Lal Sahu, 61, from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. Sahu is the spouse of Uttarakhand cabinet minister Rekha Arya and was the subject of an ongoing investigation by state police.
According to law enforcement officials, Sahu had been evading arrest by frequently relocating across different jurisdictions. His attempts to avoid capture allegedly extended to neighboring Nepal, where he reportedly spent time during his flight from authorities.
The arrest marks the conclusion of a manhunt that saw police track Sahu across state borders. Details regarding the specific charges against him and the nature of the investigation remain undisclosed at this stage. The apprehension comes as authorities continue their investigation into matters related to the minister's family.
Sahu is currently in police custody and is expected to be produced before a magistrate. Further details about the case are awaited from the Uttarakhand police department.