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For the first time, the Ministry has defined a specific protocol for singing “Vande Mataram”. These rules apply to official programs such as the arrival of the President, the hoisting of the National Flag, and speeches by Governors.
In such instances, all six stanzas of the National Song, which have a total duration of three minutes and ten seconds, must be performed. This order was officially released on January 28.
The guidelines further state that the school day must begin with the singing of the National Song. The Ministry emphasized that whenever the National Song is played, everyone present is required to stand in an attentive posture to show respect. However, an exception is made for cinema or documentaries; if the National Song is played as part of a film or newsreel, the audience is not expected to stand.
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The five accused in the case include Sonam, Raghuvanshi’s wife, her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha, and the three hitmen—Vishal Chauhan, Akash Rajput, and Anand Kurmi—who are said to have been brought from Madhya Pradesh to execute the crime. All of the accused have denied the charges.
On Tuesday, the court formally framed charges against them under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Sections 103(1) (murder), 238(a) (disappearance of evidence), and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy).
Details of the Crime and Investigation
Raja Raghuvanshi, a resident of Indore, and his wife Sonam arrived in Shillong on May 21, before heading to Sohra for their honeymoon. However, on May 26, the couple went missing, prompting a widespread search operation by the Sohra police, the Special Operations Team, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), local trekking groups, and community members.
After several days of extensive searching, Raja Raghuvanshi’s body was found on June 2 in a deep gorge near the Wei Sawdong falls in Sohra. A case was registered at the Sohra police station, and the investigation began.
During the investigation, it was revealed that Sonam was involved in a romantic relationship with Raj Kushwaha. The two, along with the three hired hitmen, allegedly conspired to murder Raja during their honeymoon. According to the police, the killing was carried out by the three hitmen in the presence of Sonam, who is said to have been complicit in the crime.
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]]>The incident occurred between 1 am and 2 am on the Akhara Marg, where arrangements were made for the sacred Amrit Snan of the akharas. Some devotees reportedly climbed over barricades, leading to the critical injuries.
“They were immediately rushed to the hospital where treatment was promptly ensured,” the Chief Minister said after a high-level meeting in Lucknow.
Around 2 am, the blaring sirens of ambulances and police vehicles disrupted the serene atmosphere of the Kumbh Mela, which was otherwise filled with the continuous chants of mantras and shlokas echoing from loudspeakers across the vast religious gathering.
Authorities are investigating the incident, and additional safety measures are being implemented to prevent such occurrences during the remainder of the event.
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