‘Ring, bangles, necklace’: Sonam’s brother returns jewellery gifted by Raja Raghuvanshi’s family; 2 co-accused granted bail | Indore News

INDORE: Govind Raghuwanshi, brother of Sonam Raghuvanshi accused of murder of her husband Raja, has returned the jewellery worth around Rs 16 lakh to Raja’s family. The ornaments, which included a gold ring, bangles, and a necklace, were gifted to Sonam during her wedding.Before leaving for Shillong, Sonam had left the jewellery at her parental home, taking only her mangalsutra and ring with her – both of which are currently in the custody of Shillong police.Govind handed over the jewellery through the Rajendra Nagar police station, stating that he had no claim over them as they were gifted by Raja’s family and it rightly belonged to them. “It is only fair that they are returned to those who gave them,” Govind said.Meanwhile, Sonam’s family has declined to take back any of the gifts or cash they had given to Raja at the time of the wedding. Sonam’s father said, “We gave our daughter away in marriage – it was a kanyadaan. We will not take back what we have given.” 2 co-accused get bail in Raja murder caseThe court of first class judicial magistrate DKK Mihsill has granted bail to two of the alleged co-accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. Assistant public prosecutor Tushar Chanda said owner of the flat in which Sonam was staying in Indore after fleeing Meghalaya, Lokendra Tomar, and security guard Balbir Ahirbar secured bail after their judicial custody ended on Wednesday.He added the state had opposed the bail, but the court had granted the same on certain conditions.The hearing was held via video conference.