Raja Raghuvanshi homicide case: The ugly incident unfolded shortly after Raja and Sonam’s marriage ceremony on Might 11. The couple, each residents of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, had set off for his or her honeymoon on Might 20 to the picturesque landscapes of Meghalaya.
The court docket has remanded all 5 key accused- Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raj Kushwaha, Vishal, Akash, and Anand- to eight days of police custody in a major improvement within the Raja Raghuvanshi homicide case on Wednesday (June 11). The choice got here after the investigating officers sought prolonged custody to additional probe the premeditated conspiracy and collect proof, together with digital communication, monetary transactions, and site information. The police additionally plan to take the accused to the crime scene for a reconstruction of occasions.
Authorities consider Sonam, the sufferer’s spouse, performed a central function in orchestrating her husband’s homicide, with the assistance of her lover Raj and three associates. The prolonged custody is predicted to assist investigators uncover deeper motives and hyperlinks between the co-accused.
Police interrogation to start right now
The police had initially sought a 10-day remand, however the court docket accredited eight days. The interrogation of the accused is scheduled to start tonight on the Sadar Police Station. As a part of the investigation, police may additionally take the accused to Sohra (Cherrapunji), the crime scene, for a reconstruction of the sequence of occasions resulting in Raja’s dying.
Authorities are anticipated to make use of this custody interval to extract essential particulars, look at digital and monetary proof, and piece collectively the roles of every suspect within the alleged premeditated homicide.
Prime accused Sonam confesses to orchestrating husband’s homicide throughout honeymoon
Sonam Raghuvanshi — the prime accused — has confessed to planning and executing the crime, police confirmed right now. Her confession got here throughout an interrogation by the Particular Investigation Group (SIT) and was recorded within the presence of Meghalaya Police officers. In line with authorities, Sonam broke down throughout questioning when introduced with compelling proof, in the end admitting her direct function within the premeditated homicide. Police revealed that she not solely conspired together with her lover, Raj Kushwaha, but additionally coordinated the logistics resulting in her husband’s dying.
The homicide unfolded barely weeks after the couple’s marriage ceremony on Might 11. On Might 20, Raja and Sonam departed for his or her honeymoon to Meghalaya. Nevertheless, what gave the impression to be a romantic getaway become a meticulously plotted crime.
Raja Raghuvanshi’s physique present in gorge
By June 2, Raja’s physique was found in a deep gorge close to a waterfall in Sohra (Cherrapunji), situated in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district. Investigations revealed that simply 4 days after the marriage, Sonam returned to her parental dwelling and started plotting the homicide with Raj Kushwaha through cellphone.
Police officers acknowledged that Sonam lured Raja to the area underneath the pretext of visiting the Kamakhya temple. She emotionally manipulated him into enterprise the northeast journey, the place the homicide was carried out with the help of Raj and his accomplices — Vishal, Anand, and Akash.
In line with sources, an in depth plan had been devised. If the employed killers did not execute the homicide, Sonam meant to push Raja off a cliff throughout a staged picture session. The group additionally had a backup escape plan, with Nepal as their meant refuge if the crime was uncovered.
The case has shocked the nation for its calculated brutality and the deception concerned. Investigators proceed to piece collectively the timeline and digital proof as all 5 accused stay in police custody for additional interrogation.
(With inputs from Onkar Sarkar)