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'I'll get her killed': Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya's husband in explosive audio

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.

'I'll get her killed': Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya's husband in explosive audio

Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya has filed a complaint against her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu, accusing him of physical assault, caste-based abuse, forgery, and plotting to kill her. The FIR was registered at Dehradun’s Cantonment police station on October 15, 2023. Arya alleges that Sahu concealed an earlier marriage from her, engaged in relationships with other women, and used forged documents to remove her from directorships in certain companies.

She also mentioned an audio recording that she suspects contains a conversation with another woman about a plot to kill her, causing her to fear for her safety and that of her children. The Congress party has demanded an impartial investigation, and the Chief Minister has been questioned over the steps taken to protect the minister.

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