A video related to the Meghalaya Murder Case went viral, showing Sonam and Raja in their bedroom, one of them saying ‘I Love you’ to the other. The bedroom featured an intimate decoration possibly of their honeymoon suite.
Sonam Raghuvanshi (25) surrendered to killing her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi (29) on their honeymoon night (June 7). Officials found Sonam, the primary suspect in an unconscious state at a ‘dhaba’ situated in Ghazipur, on June 9. She was deported to Shillong overnight. She was taken to the Ghazipur Medical College for conducting a medical test. Later on, she was brought to the Sadar Police Station, where she confessed following which she was detained.
In a shocking revelation it is known that the Sonam and the conspirators wanted to burn a random woman’s body which they would later on pass as Sonam’s body to cover the truth.
#Meghalaya | Police have revealed a disturbing detail in the investigation of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder, stating that the accused initially plotted to kill another woman and burn the body to fake the death of Raja’s wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi.
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The couple got married on May 11. They set out on their honeymoon to Meghalaya on May 20. The couple went “missing” on May 23rd, three days after their honeymoon after checking out from their homestay. The murder occurred around 2 p.m. on the same day. Subsequently, Raja Raghuvanshi’s body was discovered on June 2, near the Sohra area, also known as Cherrapunjee. This unusual incident led the authorities to probe into the matter.
Viral Bedroom Video of Sonam and Raja:
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Police Investigation Uncover Evidence of a Planned Murder
As per police reports three men were hired to kill her husband. The three of them along with Sonam Raghuvanshi are held under police custody for three days at the Meghalaya Police Station. Police reports suggest that Sonam’s cousin’s brother Jitendra Raghuvanshi might be linked to the murder case. The police found a UPI transaction of Rs 50,000 from Jitendra’s account to the three hitmen who were hired to kill Raja. The identified men are Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauha, and Anand Kurmi. It has come to light that Sonam promised payment to the hitmen, in exchange for carrying out the murder.
After murdering her husband, Sonam rushed to her homestay, changed into a burqa and planned an escape route. Sonam devised the murder plan along with her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha. Sonam confessed that she was coerced into this marriage. Police discovered a blood-stained raincoat, mangalsutra, a ring and CCTV footage which serves as evidence.
Further investigations reveal that it was the fourth attempt to murder Raja, the first three being in Guwahati, Nongriat, and Mawalakhyat.
Family Reactions
Sonam’s father has completely denied her involvement and has appealed for a CBI investigation. On the other hand, her brother, Govind has stated that his sister is connected to this matter and has reportedly cut all ties with her. Raja’s family demands severe punishment.
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