Fri Jul 04 05:22:17 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Hitmen’s Custody Extended in Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case**
**Shillong, Meghalaya – July 4, 2025** – A court in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, has extended the judicial custody of three men accused of murdering Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi. Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Anand Kurmi, all from Madhya Pradesh, appeared via video-conferencing from Shillong district jail on Thursday. Their custody has been extended for another 14 days.
The case involves the death of Raghuvanshi, who was found dead in a gorge in Sohra on June 2, 2025, after disappearing on May 23 during his honeymoon in Meghalaya. His wife, Sonam, and her lover, Raj Kushwaha, are also in custody, accused of planning the murder. Additionally, three men from Indore face charges related to obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence. The investigation continues.
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The provided text is a combination of a table of contents-like section from “The Hindu” newspaper, and an article about the extension of judicial custody for the three hitmen in the murder case of Indore businessman, Raja Raghuvanshi in Sohra, Meghalaya. The article details the progression of the case, including the arrest of Raghuvanshi’s wife and her lover in connection with the murder, as well as other individuals facing charges related to obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence.
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