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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Raja Raghuvanshi's family accuses Sonam's brother Govind of double game after leaked call claim
Months after initially vowing to support Raja Raghuvanshi's family in seeking justice for his murder, the family of accused Sonam Raghuvanshi has come under sharp criticism from the victim's relatives. Raja's brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi, has accused Sonam's brother, Govind, of pretending to be sympathetic while secretly staying in contact with his sister in jail. Raja's brother demands CBI after jail call leak: 'Sonam betrayed her husband, her family's doing the same'(Live Hindustan) Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in her husband's murder, is currently lodged in Shillong Jail. However, Raja's family claimed that Sonam has spoken to her family four times already. According to a report in Amar Ujala, Vipin alleged that Govind was pretending to be sympathetic with the family while he and his parents were helping Sonam. The family talks to Sonam on call, Vipin further added. As per the jail manual cited by the Hindi daily, inmates are permitted only one phone call per week. Govind had previously appeared publicly with Raja's family and had strongly condemned Sonam's conduct. A notable moment of unity between the two families was seen during Raja's last rites, where Govind, the brother of the prime accused, was seen standing alongside the victim's family. After attending the 'pind daan' ceremony on the banks of the Kshipra river in Ujjain, Govind had said, 'I have come with Raja's family to perform his last rites… they are like my brother's family.' When asked about Sonam, he had remarked, 'If she is found guilty, she should be given the death penalty.' Raja's brother Vipin confirmed Govind's participation in the ritual, saying, 'We told him he could come. It was his sister's mistake, after all,' Live Hindustan reported. The 'pind daan' was performed by Raja's brothers Sachin and Vipin. Family seeks CBI probe citing phone leak Vipin Raghuvanshi had reportedly demanded that the case be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing a leaked phone conversation allegedly involving Sonam. The audio clip, the family claims, hints at a larger conspiracy in the murder, as per a report in Live Hindustan. 'The family claimed they had no communication with Sonam, but that turned out to be false. Sonam has spoken four or five times. I believe Sonam and Govind have been talking for the past four weeks. The entire family is in on it. They've hired a lawyer and are actively trying for bail. First Sonam betrayed Raja, and now her brother is betraying all of us,' Vipin Raghuvanshi alleged. The authenticity of the leaked call has not been independently verified by Hindustan Times. Meghalaya honeymoon murder case Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore-based businessman, married Sonam on May 11. The couple departed for a honeymoon trip to Guwahati and Shillong on May 20 but were reported missing three days later, on May 23. After an extensive search, Raja's body was recovered on June 2 from a deep gorge in the Sohra area of East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Sonam later surrendered in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. She and four other accused — alleged lover Raj Kushwaha, along with Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Anand Kurmi — were arrested for conspiring in the murder. All five are currently in judicial custody.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Co-accused in Raja murder case secures bail
Shillong: A co-accused in the murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, Silome James, was granted conditional bail by the court of first class judicial magistrate DKK Mihsill here Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The court had reserved its ruling when the bail petition was moved on Wednesday. Indore-based advocate Devesh Sharma, who represented James, said the court granted bail with conditions, including a bail bond of Rs 50,000. The bail conditions also require the accused not to commit any offence similar to the offence which he is accused of or tamper with evidence and that he will appear before the court on each and every date fixed for further hearing and fully co-operate with the investigation being conducted by the police and appear before the investigating officer as and when directed to do so. Police had arrested James for his alleged involvement in the case after he had destroyed vital evidence. A country-made pistol, jewellery, and cash were recovered from him by the Special Investigation Team of the Meghalaya Police. Two other co-accused, property owner Lokendra Tomar and security guard Balbir Ahirbar, were granted conditional bail on July 9 by the court. Raja and his wife, Sonam, were on a honeymoon trip to Sohra, where he was killed by assailants from outside the state at the behest of his wife on May 23. All the accused, including prime accused Sonam and her lover, are currently in judicial custody.
News18
6 days ago
- News18
Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Court grants bail to property dealer Silome James
Last Updated: Shillong, Jul 18 (PTI) A court in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district on Friday granted bail to Silome James, a property dealer, who was arrested in connection with Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. The bail hearing was conducted via video conferencing. First Class Judicial Magistrate, in charge of Sohra sub-division, DKK Mihsill granted bail to Silome James, a property dealer of Indore, advocate Devesh Sharma, who is representing James, said. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Meghalaya Police had recovered key evidence, including a missing gold chain of Raja Raghuvanshi, during a raid at the residence of Silome James in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. James and two other co-accused, Lokendra Singh Tomar and Balbir Ahirwa, arrested by Meghalaya Police, faced charges related to obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence at a flat in Indore where Sonam and her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha had stayed after the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi. Tomar and Ahirwa were granted bail by the court on July 13. Raja Raghuvanshi, a businessman from Indore, went missing on May 23 while on a honeymoon with his wife Sonam in Meghalaya. His mutilated body was found in a deep gorge in Sohra area of East Khasi Hills district on June 2. Raja had married Sonam on May 11. Sonam and Raj Kushwaha were accused of plotting and hiring three hitmen – Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan and Anand Kurmi – to murder Raja Raghuvanshi. Sonam, Raj Kushwaha and three arrested hitmen are now in judicial custody. PTI JOP RG view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 16:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This Muslim actress married two Hindu men, made debut with Yash Chopra, romanced Amitabh Bachchan, Sunny Deol, quit acting after..., her name is…
There have been many actresses in Bollywood whose real life became more famous than their reel life, and within no time, they disappeared from the film screen in such a way that people even forgot their names. There was one such actress who was very beautiful and had worked with big stars. You have seen this actress in many superhit films. This actress has also worked in a hit film like Tridev. Her real name is Bakhtawar Khan, which very few people know, but when you know the screen name of this actress, only one song will come to your mind: 'Tirchi Topi Wale'. Yes, we are talking about actress Sonam Khan. Sonam Khan married a man 17 years elder than her Sonam Khan's real life has been full of upheavals. She married twice, and both of them were Hindu boys. The actress was first married according to Hindu customs and then changed her religion. After this, when the first marriage broke up, the actress married a Hindu boy again. The actress's son, Gaurav Rai, from her first marriage, was also included in the second marriage. Sonam married film director Rajiv Rai, who was 17 years older than her, at the age of 19. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam Khan (@sonamkhan_72) The actress's father-in-law was Gulshan Roy, and he had made films like Deewar and Mohra. The actress was seen in the film Tridev, made by her husband and father-in-law. After receiving threats from the underworld, she decided to leave Mumbai after 6 years of marriage to Rajiv Rai. He went to Britain to save his life. Sonam's first marriage ended in the year 2016. Sonam Khan got married the next year after her divorce The very next year, Sonam married her boyfriend Murali in Ooty. Sonam met Murali in Puducherry. Let us tell you, Sonam Khan is the niece of actor Raza Murad, who played the role of a villain in films. Today, Sonam Khan is 52 years old and is away from the film world. Her films include Tridev, Mitti Aur Sona, Krodh, Pyar Ka Karz, Ajooba, Fateh, Kohraam, Vishwatma, Baaz, and Insaaniyat.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Time of India
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Shillong court reserves order on bail plea by Indore-based property dealer; gold, pistol recovered
NEW DELHI: A court in Shillong, Meghalaya has reserved its order on a bail plea filed by Indore-based property dealer Shilome James, who was arrested in connection with Raja Raghuvanshi's murder in Sohra. The hearing took place on Wednesday, where public prosecutor Tushar Chanda strongly opposed the bail application moved by James' counsel Devesh Sharma. Investigators recovered gold ornaments belonging to Sonam, the deceased's wife, and a pistol from James' possession. James allegedly provided a rented flat to Sonam when she returned to Indore after the murder. Two other accused in the case, flat owner Lokendra Singh Tomar and security guard Balbir Ahirwar alias Balia, have been granted bail following their judicial custody. They were accused of tampering with crucial evidence related to the crime in Sohra. The case involves Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam, who got married in May and traveled to Meghalaya for their honeymoon. The Indore-based couple went missing shortly after arriving in Sohra. Authorities later discovered Raja's blood-stained body in a deep gorge in Sohra. While Sonam was initially presumed missing, she was later apprehended on June 9 from a dhaba in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo The 24-year-old woman was arrested hundreds of miles away from the crime scene. Four of her associates were also arrested from Indore for their alleged involvement in conspiring and killing Raja. The court officials have not announced when they will deliver their decision on James' bail application.
