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Crime
Transport tycoon Raja Raghuwanshi's friend Arpit Chauhan found dead at brother-in-law's house in Indore
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 09:45 PM
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Arpit Chauhan, a close associate of transport businessman Raja Raghuwanshi, was discovered dead under suspicious circumstances at his brother‑in‑law’s residence in the Annupurna area of Indore. Police have begun a post‑mortem‑based investigation.
Indore police have recovered the body of Arpit Chauhan, identified as a close friend of prominent transport entrepreneur Raja Raghuwanshi, from the residence of his brother‑in‑law in the Annupurna police‑station jurisdiction. The discovery was made after relatives reported his disappearance.
Preliminary reports suggest that Chauhan died under suspicious circumstances, prompting authorities to order a post‑mortem examination. The forensic report will guide the next steps of the investigation, which police have already launched.
Raja Raghuwanshi, a well‑known figure in the city’s logistics sector, has not been publicly commented on the incident. Law enforcement officials have assured the public that they are treating the case with priority and will keep the community informed of any further developments.
The incident adds to a series of recent concerns about safety and crime in the region, with local residents awaiting clarity on the motives behind the death.
Investigators are expected to interview family members, neighbours and business associates to piece together the events leading up to the fatality.
Preliminary reports suggest that Chauhan died under suspicious circumstances, prompting authorities to order a post‑mortem examination. The forensic report will guide the next steps of the investigation, which police have already launched.
Raja Raghuwanshi, a well‑known figure in the city’s logistics sector, has not been publicly commented on the incident. Law enforcement officials have assured the public that they are treating the case with priority and will keep the community informed of any further developments.
The incident adds to a series of recent concerns about safety and crime in the region, with local residents awaiting clarity on the motives behind the death.
Investigators are expected to interview family members, neighbours and business associates to piece together the events leading up to the fatality.