A shocking revelation has emerged in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case in Meghalaya, where the victim was on his honeymoon. Police investigations have revealed that Raja's wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, played a central role in his murder. She orchestrated the entire plot, hiring assassins to kill her husband.
Indore: The truth behind the murder of Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi, who was in Meghalaya for his honeymoon, is chilling. Police investigations have uncovered that Raja's wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, plotted her husband's murder. She hired assassins from Madhya Pradesh, brought them to Meghalaya, and had them push Raja into a 150-foot-deep ravine. Four individuals, including Sonam, have been arrested in connection with this horrific murder; one suspect remains at large.
Death Trap Disguised as a Honeymoon
Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, left Indore for Meghalaya on May 20th. Initially, the trip appeared to be a typical honeymoon, but unbeknownst to anyone, a sinister plot was afoot. On May 23rd, the couple suddenly disappeared. Local guides and police initially assumed they had lost their way while trekking. However, when Raja's severely decomposed body was discovered on June 2nd at the bottom of a 150-foot-deep ravine, the case transformed into a murder mystery.
How the Truth Unfolded?
- Meghalaya's Director General of Police (DGP), I. Nongrang, stated in a press conference that clues from the investigation pointed to Sonam's suspicious involvement.
- Sonam mysteriously vanished after the incident.
- Raja's mobile phone, wallet, chain, and ring were missing from the scene; only his smartwatch remained on his wrist.
- The scooter the couple rented was found 25 kilometers away from their last known location.
- These facts deepened the suspicion. A local guide then testified that he had seen Sonam with three unknown men on May 23rd, accompanying Raja.
Sonam's Surrender and Arrest
As the case gained momentum, Sonam Raghuvanshi surrendered in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. She was found near Kashi Dhaba, taken to the Sadar Hospital by police, and subsequently kept at a One-Stop Center. Meghalaya police later took her into custody. According to ADG Law and Order, UP, Amitabh Yash, Sonam underwent mental and physical examinations, and the custody process was expedited.
Arrests and Expanding Investigations
Meghalaya Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) swiftly acted, taking the following steps:
- One suspect was apprehended in Uttar Pradesh.
- Two others were arrested in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- With Sonam's arrest, a total of four suspects are in custody.
- One more assassin remains at large, and police are conducting extensive searches.
- According to DGP Nongrang, the arrested suspects confessed that Sonam had hired them to kill Raja and paid them to travel to Meghalaya.
Body Identification and Crucial Witness Testimony
Raja's body was identified through tattoos on his body, as his face was beyond recognition. Local guide Albert Pad informed the police that he had seen Raja, Sonam, and three other men trekking in the Nongriat area on the morning of May 23rd. He stated that the four men were walking ahead, while the woman followed behind. They were speaking in Hindi, indicating they were not locals but from Madhya Pradesh.
Love or Betrayal: Sonam's Motive?
- Police are currently investigating Sonam's motive for her husband's murder. Preliminary findings suggest:
- Pre-existing marital tensions between the couple.
- A possible past romantic relationship or financial reasons behind the murder.
- Sonam deliberately chose a remote location like Meghalaya to disguise the crime as an accident.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "The Meghalaya Police have done a remarkable job in solving this high-profile murder case within seven days. We have arrested four accused and the search for one more is ongoing. We are committed to ensuring justice for the victim's family."
