Meghalaya murder: Where did Sonam Raghuvanshi hide Raja Raghuvanshi’s jewellery? What police said
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Meghalaya murder: Where did Sonam Raghuvanshi hide Raja Raghuvanshi’s jewellery? What police said
Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam were reported missing during their honeymoon in Meghalaya on May 23. On June 2, Raja’s body was found in a deep gorge close to a waterfall in the Sohra area, also known as Cherrapunji, within the East Khasi Hills district. Sonam emerged in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur, around 1,200 km away from the crime spot, in the early hours of June 9 and surrendered before police. According to police, Sonam conspired with her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha to hire three other men to kill her husband Raja. The three killers are friends and one of them is Raj’s cousin.
At a press conference, Meghalaya DGP Idashisha Nongrang said Sonam Raghuvanshi had told the investigators that the Raja Raghuvanshi’s jewellery had been kept in a “particular place”.
“We will be looking into that,” Idashisha Nongrang said, according to news agency PTI.
Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam were reported missing during their honeymoon in Meghalaya on May 23. On June 2, Raghuvanshi’s body was found in a deep gorge close to a waterfall in the Sohra area, also known as Cherrapunji, within the East Khasi Hills district.
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As the search continued for Sonam, she emerged in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur, around 1,200 km away from the crime spot, in the early hours of June 9 and surrendered before police.
According to police, Sonam conspired with her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha to hire three other men to kill her husband Raja during their honeymoon, nearly two weeks after their wedding. The three killers — Akash Thakur, Anand Kurmi and Vishal Chauhan — are friends and one of them is Raj’s cousin.
‘Looking into more angles
Nongrant told PTI that the police are looking at the love triangle as the only motive and are also looking at other angles.
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“We are investigating whether there is anything more to this case. It is unusual that within a few days of marriage, she (Sonam) would develop so much animosity against her husband,” Nongrang had told PTI.
“We are exploring all possible angles for this murder to have taken place. We have enough evidence, and loose ends are being tied up. We have a solid case,” she added.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the Meghalaya Police recovered the second machete allegedly used in the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi after the reconstruction of the crime scene with the four accused in Sohra district.
The machete, which has a steel handle, was recovered from the gorge near Weisawdong Falls, where Raja’s body was found on June 2, police said.
Meghalaya Murder: Where Did Sonam Hide Raja Raghuvanshi’s Jewellery? Police Investigates Deeper
Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi had just gotten married when they left for their honeymoon in Meghalaya on May 23. Within days, both went missing. Raja’s body was found in a deep gorge near a waterfall in Sohra, also known as Cherrapunji. Police said it was not an accident. Now, police are looking for Raja’s missing jewellery, which his wife allegedly kept hidden after his murder. Sonam was finally found in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur, more than 1,200 km away from the crime scene. Investigations revealed a chilling plan — Sonam had conspired with her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha to kill Raja.
Murder on Honeymoon: What Happened in Meghalaya
Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi had just gotten married when they left for their honeymoon in Meghalaya on May 23. But within days, both went missing. Then on June 2, Raja’s body was found in a deep gorge near a waterfall in Sohra, also known as Cherrapunji. Shockingly, it was not an accident. Police said it was murder.
Wife Turned Accused: Sonam’s Shocking Role
After a long search, Sonam was finally found in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur, more than 1,200 km away from the crime scene. She surrendered to the police on June 9. Investigations revealed a chilling plan — Sonam had conspired with her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha to kill Raja during their honeymoon. Raj, along with his three friends, including his cousin, carried out the murder.
Jewellery Mystery: What Did Sonam Tell Police?
During police questioning, Sonam told investigators that she had hidden Raja’s jewellery in a “particular place.” Meghalaya DGP Idashisha Nongrang confirmed this at a press conference, adding that they are now trying to locate it. The police believe the jewellery could be an important part of the evidence.
Love Triangle and More: Police Look at All Angles
The police are digging deeper into the motive. The love triangle between Sonam, her husband Raja, and her lover Raj seems to be the main reason. But police say it’s unusual for a newlywed to develop such hatred so quickly. They are also investigating other possibilities behind the murder.
Murder Weapon Recovered
In a major breakthrough, the second machete used in the murder was recovered on Tuesday from the gorge near Weisawdong Falls, the same place where Raja’s body was discovered. The weapon had a steel handle and was found during a crime scene reconstruction with the accused.
What’s Next?
The case is still under investigation, and police say they have a solid case. The motive, missing jewellery, and detailed planning point to a deeply disturbing crime of betrayal, greed, and murder.
This case has shocked the nation. From a happy wedding to a gruesome honeymoon murder, the story of Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi reveals the darkest side of human relationships. As the police continue their search for missing jewellery and more clues, people are closely watching this chilling tale unfold.
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