Shillong, Oct 30 (NationPress) The Meghalaya Police are preparing to submit a supplementary chargesheet in the high-profile murder investigation of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, which will include three new suspects accused of destroying or concealing critical evidence, officials confirmed on Thursday.

According to East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Vivek Syiem, the supplementary chargesheet will identify Silome James, Lokendra Singh Tomar, and Balbir Ahirwar as individuals allegedly involved in tampering with vital materials related to the inquiry.

“The forthcoming chargesheet will not be extensive; it primarily focuses on the destruction of evidence. The main chargesheet has already been filed,” Syiem explained.

Previously, the police had submitted a detailed 790-page primary chargesheet, with copies disseminated to the legal aid defense counsel on October 28. This main document names five principal suspects — Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raj Kushwaha, Vishal Chauhan, Anand Kurmi, and Akash Rajput — under legal sections regarding murder, criminal conspiracy, and destruction of evidence.

All five suspects are currently in judicial custody, and their bail application, submitted on October 17, was denied by the court. Officials confirmed that none of the accused families have appointed private legal counsel, with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) providing legal aid as required by law. Copies of the chargesheet have been shared with the court-appointed defense counsel.

Govind Raghuvanshi, brother of the principal accused Sonam Raghuvanshi, stated that the family has not yet determined whether to hire a private attorney. “We will analyze the chargesheet and decide on our next steps. There has been no communication with Sonam since her arrest,” he mentioned, denying any external influences on their choices.

Sources indicated that the charges against the five main suspects have been clearly outlined to them following the formal submission of the main chargesheet. Police officials reiterated their commitment to ensure accountability for all individuals involved, directly or indirectly, in the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi.

The murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, a young businessman from Indore, sent shockwaves throughout Meghalaya earlier this year, revealing a complex network of alleged conspiracy, betrayal, and personal enmity. Investigators claim that Raghuvanshi was murdered after a series of personal and financial disputes.

This case has drawn significant public attention due to the alleged involvement of his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is identified as the prime suspect. Police assert that the evidence against the main suspect is “watertight”, and ongoing investigations into the destruction of key materials led to the identification of three additional suspects, who are expected to be included in the supplementary chargesheet.