In a major development, the Meghalaya Police have taken significant action in the murder case of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi. The Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) filed a comprehensive 790-page chargesheet in court last Friday after an extensive investigation. Named in the chargesheet are Raja Raghuvanshi’s wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, her alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha, and their three accomplices, Akash Rajput, Anand Kurmi, and Vishal Singh Chauhan. All accused are under judicial custody.
How many pages is the chargesheet in the honeymoon murder case?
The chargesheet has been submitted to the court of the Judicial Magistrate First Class in the Sohra sub-division. The 790 pages detail the sequence of events, witness statements, forensic reports, and technical evidence collected during the investigation.
Who is the main accused in the honeymoon murder case?
According to the chargesheet, Sonam and her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha conspired to murder Raja Raghuvanshi. It's alleged that they planned the murder during their honeymoon trip, with the help of three other accused.
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What evidence is mentioned in the honeymoon murder chargesheet?
The charges include murder, evidence tampering, and criminal conspiracy. The case relies on Sections 103(1) BNS (murder), 238(a) BNS (tampering evidence), and 61(2) BNS (criminal conspiracy). It includes call records, mobile data, and witness testimonies.
Did Sonam admit her role in the honeymoon murder case?
During the crime scene recreation, Sonam Raghuvanshi admitted to being present at the murder scene. She indicated the killers in the parking lot, a fact now part of the chargesheet, naming her as a principal accused.
East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem stated that supplementary chargesheets will be filed against three more co-accused once additional forensic reports are available. These include property dealer Silome James, Lokendra Tomar (the building owner where Sonam hid post-murder), and Balbir Ahirwar (a security guard). All three had previously been arrested for destroying and concealing evidence but are currently out on bail.
When will the trial in the honeymoon murder case start?
Following the chargesheet submission in court, trial proceedings are expected to begin soon. This high-profile murder case, which unfolded shortly after the couple's honeymoon, has garnered much attention. With the chargesheet filed, the hearing in this headline-grabbing case is anticipated to accelerate.
