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Uttarakhand BJP MLA Adesh Chauhan Sentenced in 2009 Illegal Detention Case

A Dehradun CBI court convicted Adesh Chauhan, his niece, and three policemen for detaining and assaulting a professor and his family, sentencing them to prison terms.

File photo of the BJP MLA taken from his X account @AdeshchauhanUK
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Overview

  • Adesh Chauhan, a BJP MLA from Uttarakhand, and his niece Dipika Chauhan were sentenced to six months imprisonment by a CBI court on May 26, 2025.
  • Three policemen involved in the 2009 incident were sentenced to one year each, with one having passed away during the trial.
  • The case stemmed from the illegal detention and assault of Dheer Singh Chauhan, his wife, and son at a Haridwar police station, allegedly orchestrated by Adesh and Dipika Chauhan.
  • The victims were reportedly pressured to transfer money, land, and property to Dipika Chauhan during their detention.
  • Adesh Chauhan was granted bail after sentencing, with his lawyers planning to appeal the conviction.