Sonam seeks Shillong court’s bail in Raja Raghuwanshi murder case:Accused claims she was happy in marriage, had sibling-like bond with husband

Renewed developments have surfaced in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case in Indore. The main accused and Raja’s wife, Sonam, have reportedly filed a bail petition in the Shillong court, Sonam’s brother Govind said. In her petition, Sonam claims she is innocent and says she was happy in her marriage, describing her relationship with Raj Kushwah as like that of siblings. Govind added that the family is aware of the filing but does not know the petition’s conditions or court proceedings. Raja’s brother Vipin Raghuvanshi alleged that Sonam’s family is backing the bail plea. Four accused, including Sonam, remain in jail, with some witness statements recorded and others pending. Vipin, who appeared twice in court in November, said the bail attempt has caused resentment in the family and could affect the justice process until all facts are revealed. Four accused, including Sonam, in jail Meanwhile, Raja Raghuwanshi’s brother, Vipin Raghuwanshi, alleged that Sonam’s family members were assisting her in seeking bail. Currently, four accused, including Sonam, are in jail in connection with the murder case. Some witnesses have already recorded their statements, while others are yet to appear. Raja’s family expresses outrage over bail move In November, Vipin Raghuwanshi had appeared twice in the Shillong court to record his statements. The news of Sonam filing a bail petition has triggered deep anger within the family. They stated that until all facts of the case come to light, any attempt at bail could influence the judicial process. Friends of Sonam Raghuwanshi appeared in court via video conferencing earlier In the Raja Raghuwanshi murder case, two friends of the main accused, Sonam Raghuwanshi, appeared in court seven days ago. During Thursday’s hearing at the Shillong court, the young women from Indore participated via video conferencing. The government lawyer had requested their presence, issuing them notices on November 27, 2025. This was the second notice after they failed to appear in Shillong in response to the first | Read more