Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Trial Begins with Prosecution Witness Examination
A man named Raja Raghuvanshi was killed about five months ago near a waterfall in Sohra.
The police believe his wife, her friend, and three other people were involved.
The police filed a big report with lots of details, and now a trial is starting.
The court will hear from people who are trying to prove the accused are guilty.
The accused say they didn't do it.
The police are also looking into other people who might have helped hide evidence or the victim's wife after the crime.
Raja's body was found in a big ditch, but his wife disappeared for a while before showing up in another town.
The trial for the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi commenced with the examination of prosecution witnesses.
Five individuals, including the victim's wife and her alleged paramour, are the main accused.
Charges filed against the accused include murder, destruction of evidence, and criminal conspiracy under the BNS.
The victim's decomposed body was found in a gorge five months after his last sighting, while his wife later reappeared.
A supplementary chargesheet is expected against other individuals allegedly involved in the case.
- Who
- The trial involves five main accused: Raja's wife, her alleged paramour Raj Kushwaha, and Akash Singh Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Anand Kurmi.
- What
- The trial for the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi begins with the examination of prosecution witnesses.
- When
- The trial began on Tuesday, November 11, with the alleged murder occurring around May 23.
- Where
- The trial is being held at the Session Court in Shillong, with the murder taking place in Sohra, Meghalaya.
- Why
- The accused are charged under various sections of the BNS, including murder, destruction of evidence, and criminal conspiracy.
- Victim
- Raja Raghuvanshi
- Main Accused
- Raja's wife, Raj Kushwaha, Akash Singh Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, Anand Kurmi
- Date of Murder
- May 23
- Body Discovery Date
- June 2
- Chargesheet Filed Date
- September 6
- Location of Murder
- Sohra, near Wei Sawdong falls
- Trial Start Date
- Tuesday (November 11)