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Gully boys with a clean record to murderers? Or, scapegoats?
Indore, June 16: The Raja Raghuvanshi murder case has turned a group of gully boys with no criminal record and a humble background into suspected murderers. With the breadwinner in jail, the family of Raj Kushwaha — the alleged lover of Sonam Raghuvanshi — is struggling to pay the rent.…
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MIMHANS doctor checks mental health of murder accused Sonam
Shillong, June 16: Police have taken the murder accused Sonam Raghuvanshi to the Meghalaya Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (MIMHANS) for her mental health evaluation. According to East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem, Sonam was taken to MIMHANS for psychiatric evaluation to know the mental health condition and…
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Police to look beyond love as many angles emerge
Shillong,June 16: Meghalaya police will investigate beyond the initial motive of triangular love to find out what triggered the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, the husband of Sonam who is the principal accused in the crime. “We are looking to see whether there is anything additional as it is unusual that…
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Tura bypass project to ensure border security
Shillong, June 15: Tura bypass project worth over Rs 951 crore will have alternative connectivity to Dalu in Bangladesh border. The move by the Centre is aimed at improving border areas of the state considering the current adverse situation in Bangladesh. Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari…
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Sonam’s behaviour struck Ujala, who called up Raja’s brother
Indore, June 16: There was something about Sonam Raghuvanshi’s behaviour that made Ujala Yadav, a college student from Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur, take notice of her on June 8. “Her (Sonam Raghuvanshi) behaviour was different from other women, kind of restive. Probably, that is the reason I noticed her at the…
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In search of truth in ‘Sonam gali’
Sonam Raghuvanshi may have become infamous in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, but the neighbourhood in Indore where her family lives has locally become famous as Sonam gali (lane). The sobriquet came after the arrest of Sonam and the four youths, including her alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha. This correspondent visited…
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Raja murder: ‘Hawala’ link may bring ED into investigation
Indore, June 15: The Raja Raghuvanshi murder case is taking a new turn, for the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is likely to be a part of the ongoing investigation. The ED’s involvement will be in connection with the Hawala case that has been linked to Jitendra Raghuvanshi, Sonam’s cousin (from her…
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New office bearers for state BJP
Shillong, June 14: The state BJP is preparing for bottheh GHADC and 2028 Assembly elections. The BJP has appointed new state officers for 2025-2028. He however ruled out the possibility of pulling out of the MDA-2 “As party prepares itself for future election in the state, the national president JP…
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BJP to pursue ILP, illegal coal mining
Shillong, June 14:The BJP on Saturday said the party is not shying away from pursuing ILP and illegal coal mining. BJP state president Rikman G Momin told reporters that the party is not shying away from pursuing with the Centre for implementation of ILP. BJP state general secretary Wankitbok Pohshna…
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Court wants govt to act on Rs 640-crore revenue loss
Shillong, June13: The High Court of Meghalaya has asked the state government to act on Rs 640 crore revenue loss due to failure to check overloaded goods vehicles at 28 weighbridges and vantage points across the state. After hearing a PIL filed by social activist Tennydard M Marak, the division…
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