Meghalaya Police will file its chargesheet by August-end against prime accused Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raj Kushwaha and five others in the May 23 Sohra murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, well within the three-month deadline from their June arrest, officials said on Friday. All five accused are currently in judicial custody. Additional Public Prosecutor Tushar Chandra told reporters that the investigation is almost complete and the chargesheet will be filed within this month.
He added that the accused are expected to be produced before the court again on either August 27 or 28. Those arrested include Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raj Kushwaha, and three alleged henchmen—Anand Singh Kurmi, Akash Rajput, and Vishal Singh Chauhan. Three co-accused, identified as property owner L. Tomar, property dealer Silome James, and security guard Balbir Ahirwar, have already secured bail.
The murder, which sent shockwaves across Meghalaya, was described by police as one of the most gruesome killings in recent memory. All five main accused remain in judicial custody as the case moves toward trial.