Meghalaya honeymoon homicide: A group of the Meghalaya Police was taking the accused to Shillong from the Indore Airport when a passenger took a swing at certainly one of them, expressing anger over the killing of Raja Raghuvanshi, allegedly by the hands of his spouse and her lover.
A dramatic scene unfolded at Indore’s Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport on Tuesday evening when a passenger slapped one of many accused within the high-profile homicide of Raja Raghuvanshi, who was allegedly killed by his spouse Sonam and her accomplices whereas the couple have been on their honeymoon in Meghalaya final month.
The incident was captured on digicam by mediapersons on the spot, displaying a police group escorting the accused when a bystander all of a sudden took a swing at certainly one of them accused, slapping him.
The incident occurred as a Meghalaya Police group was escorting 4 accused – Raj Kushwah, Vishal Chauhan, Akash Rajput, and Anand Kurmi – into the airport. A passenger, who was ready close by together with his baggage, all of a sudden struck one of many masked accused, seemingly outraged over the homicide that has captured nationwide consideration. It stays unclear which accused was slapped. A video of the episode has since gone viral.
Video: Man slaps Meghalaya honeymoon homicide accused
The person was later recognized as Sunil Lakwani, a resident of Indore. Chatting with ANI, he stated he hit the accused out of anger due to a resident (Raja Raghuvasnhi) of his metropolis has been killed and that each one the accused must be hanged until dying.
Meghalaya homicide accused taken to Shillong
In line with Indore’s Further Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Dandotia, the 12-member Meghalaya Police group departed for Shillong with the 4 accused after securing their transit custody from an area court docket.
Officers revealed that following the homicide of Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya on Could 23, his spouse Sonam, the prime accused — had traveled to Indore. She reportedly stayed in a rented flat within the Dewas Naka space from Could 25 to 27. Nonetheless, Meghalaya Police are anticipated to supply additional affirmation and particulars.
As a part of the investigation, the Meghalaya group visited the residence of accused Vishal Chauhan in Indore. Assistant Commissioner of Police Poonamchandra Yadav said that, primarily based on Chauhan’s disclosure, the garments he wore through the alleged crime have been seized from his dwelling. These clothes will likely be despatched to a forensic lab to test for any blood traces.
In line with Meghalaya Police, Raja Raghuvanshi, a 29-year-old transport businessman who was on his honeymoon within the state, was murdered by his spouse Sonam (25). She allegedly orchestrated the killing with the assistance of her suspected lover Raj Kushwah and three contract killers.