Raja Raghuvanshi homicide: A group of Meghalaya police probing the homicide of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi on Wednesday visited the maternal home of Sonam Raghuvanshi, the sufferer’s spouse and prime accused within the case, and questioned her relations.
A chilling homicide case involving newlywed businessman Raja Raghuvanshi has taken a dramatic flip because the police uncover a premeditated plot orchestrated by his spouse, Sonam Raghuvanshi, and her alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha. The crime, dedicated throughout the couple’s honeymoon in Meghalaya, has drawn nationwide consideration as new particulars proceed to emerge.
Over 100 calls to alias earlier than marriage
In keeping with East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Vivek Syiem, Sonam remodeled 100 telephone calls to an individual recognized as Sanjay Verma earlier than marrying Raja. Upon investigation, police found that Sanjay Verma was an alias utilized by Raj Kushwaha, Sonam’s alleged boyfriend and the important thing conspirator behind the homicide. The calls continued even after the wedding, elevating suspicions about Sonam’s involvement early within the probe.
Brutal homicide throughout honeymoon in Shillong
Raja Raghuvanshi, a businessman from Indore, was hacked to dying on Could 23 in Sohra (Cherrapunji), Meghalaya. He was attacked by three employed hitmen allegedly despatched by Kushwaha-Vishal Chauhan, Akash Rajput, and Anand Kurmi-while Sonam was current on the crime scene. The group had tried to homicide Raja 3 times earlier, together with in Guwahati, Nongriat, and Weisawdong falls, earlier than lastly succeeding.
Flight and forensics
Following the homicide, Sonam fled Meghalaya and travelled throughout a number of states- Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh- ultimately surrendering in Ghazipur on June 8. Her suspicious departure, abandoning her mangalsutra and a hoop in her trolley bag at a Sohra homestay, initially tipped off investigators.
Raja’s mutilated physique was recovered from a deep gorge close to a waterfall on June 2, practically ten days after he was reported lacking. The crime scene was later reconstructed by police, with all 5 accused in custody.
Police investigation extends to Indore
The Meghalaya Police Particular Investigation Group (SIT) is now probing deeper into the motive. A key query is whether or not monetary incentives have been concerned past the obvious love triangle. The SIT has been questioning Sonam’s relations in Govind Nagar Kharcha, the place her brother Govind acknowledged that police made “normal inquiries” about Sonam’s behaviour. He denied realizing concerning the frequent calls to “Sanjay Verma” and stated he’s keen to cooperate with any investigation, together with narco assessments, as demanded by Raja’s household.
Sufferer’s household seeks justice
Raja’s brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi, confirmed that Meghalaya Police additionally visited their Sahakar Nagar residence to assemble details about Sonam’s behaviour after the wedding. Raja’s household is demanding an intensive investigation and insists on narco assessments for Sonam’s kinfolk to uncover the total fact.
Background and arrests
- Raja and Sonam have been married on Could 11 in Indore and departed for his or her honeymoon on Could 20.
- Sonam, Kushwaha, and three others have been arrested from areas throughout Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
- Kushwaha, the alleged mastermind, reportedly didn’t journey to Meghalaya to keep away from suspicion and is employed at a enterprise operated by Sonam’s household.
Ongoing SIT probe
The SIT is constant investigations to find out if different people have been concerned or stood to realize from Raja’s homicide. As layers of deception unravel, authorities are working to safe a conviction in what’s now being described as a coldly calculated, premeditated murder camouflaged as a romantic getaway.