Overview
- The Sessions Court in Shillong rejected Raj Kushwaha’s bail on Friday for hiding earlier bail attempts, applying a Supreme Court rule that requires full disclosure.
- Sonam Raghuwanshi was granted bail earlier in the week after the court flagged errors in her arrest papers and said police did not clearly tell her the grounds for arrest.
- Police say Sonam planned the killing and announced they will challenge her bail in the Meghalaya High Court because they fear she could influence witnesses.
- Sonam is staying in Shillong and cannot leave without court permission, according to reports from her legal team.
- Investigators have filed a 790-page chargesheet naming five accused, including Sonam, Kushwaha and three alleged contract killers, while Raja Raghuwanshi’s family prepares a High Court appeal against Sonam’s release.