Meghalaya Police say more to be revealed soon in Sonam Raghuvanshi case
The Meghalaya Police have said that more information will be revealed in the coming days in the mysterious murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife.
SHILLONG — The Meghalaya Police have said that more information will be
revealed in the coming days in the mysterious murder case of Indore-based
businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, as his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, will be brought
down to Meghalaya for judicial proceedings and further interrogation.
Sonam was arrested early on Monday morning in Uttar
Pradesh's Ghazipur district after she surrendered at Nandganj police station.
The police on Monday confirmed that Sonam had been arrested for orchestrating
his murder during their honeymoon in the state by hiring the contract killers.
The Meghalaya Police said she was traced under mounting
pressure from the investigation and surrendered voluntarily. Three of her
alleged accomplices have also been arrested -- two from Indore and one from
Lalitpur -- while one accused still remains absconding.
In an official statement, the Meghalaya Police said,
"We are pleased to announce a significant breakthrough in the
investigation into the recent case involving the disappearance of a
honeymooning couple from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, who went missing in the East
Khasi Hills district in May 2025."
"Following sustained investigative efforts and
multi-state coordination, three individuals have been apprehended in connection
with this case -- two from Indore and one from Lalitpur. These arrests mark a
decisive development in unravelling the circumstances surrounding the tragic
death of Shri Raja Raghuvanshi and the subsequent disappearance of his wife,
Smt. Sonam Raghuvanshi," it added.
Confirming Sonam's surrender, the police said, "She
is currently in the safe custody of the Uttar Pradesh Police. Necessary legal
protocols are being followed for her transit and formal statement."
"We are deeply grateful to the families, the
citizens of Meghalaya, and our inter-state counterparts for their cooperation
and support throughout this complex investigation. Further updates will be
shared as the legal proceedings advance," it added.
In a telephone conversation with IANS, Meghalaya
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dalton P. Marak stated, "Sonam
surrendered under pressure last night, bringing the total number of arrests in
the case to four. One accused remains absconding. Sonam will be brought back to
Meghalaya for court proceedings."
Uttar Pradesh ADG (Law and Order) Amitabh Yash said Sonam
was located at Kashi Dhaba on the Varanasi-Ghazipur main road and was initially
sent to Sadar Hospital for medical evaluation. She is currently housed at the
One Stop Centre in Ghazipur.
The Meghalaya Police credited the breakthrough to its
Special Investigation Team (SIT), supported by the State Disaster Response
Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), local intelligence
networks, and cooperation from other state law enforcement agencies.
"Despite geographical and logistical challenges, and
sustained public and media scrutiny, our teams remained steadfast in their
commitment to upholding the rule of law," the police said in the
statement.
Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Idashisha
Nongrang confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing.
The police urged the public and the media to refrain from
speculations and allow the legal process to take its course.
The couple, Raja and Sonam, had arrived in Meghalaya for
their honeymoon and were exploring various locations when they went missing on
May 23.
Ten days later, Raja's body was recovered from a deep
gorge beneath the Weisawdong Parking Lot at Riat Arliang. A machete, suspected
to be the murder weapon, was found nearby.
At the time, Sonam had also gone missing, prompting a
multi-state search.
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