The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has intensified its investigation into the dispute between Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya and her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu. The team is verifying the minister’s statements and may soon record statements from her staff members.
The staff’s accounts are seen as important because Sahu has been accused of using casteist slurs in front of them. The SIT is cross-checking these allegations against the available evidence. Once the staff members are questioned about what they saw or heard during the alleged incident, their versions could help investigators piece together the sequence of events and decide the next steps.
Staff Statements Key to Probe
The claim that Sahu used casteist slurs in the presence of the minister’s staff is a central part of the case. The SIT is expected to question the relevant staff members and match their statements with other evidence to see whether the allegations hold up.
With the minister’s statement already recorded, the team is now getting ready to question other people connected to the case. Their accounts could help investigators build a clearer picture of what happened.
Voice Sample Collection Likely Soon
The audio recording is also treated as a key piece of evidence. The SIT is expected to start the process of collecting Sahu’s voice sample soon. He will reportedly be issued a notice and summoned to court for this.
Once the sample is taken, investigators can compare it with the voice in the audio recording. The results could help confirm whether the recording is authentic and relevant, making the voice-matching exercise an important part of the ongoing probe.
What Is The Dispute Between Them?
Uttarakhand's Women and Child Development Minister Rekha Arya had filed an FIR against her husband, Gidhari Lal Sahu, alleging assault, casteist abuse, and a conspiracy to kill her. She also accused him of hiding an earlier marriage and having relationships with other women.