Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi: When Raja Raghuvanshi, a 30-year-old businessman from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, took vows with Sonam, little did he know that she, his bride, would become the mastermind behind his murder. This narrative may sound like a thriller film, but it's a grim reality. New details have emerged proving that Raja's unfaithful wife, Sonam, orchestrated his murder. On the night of June 8, she surrendered in Ghazipur district in Uttar Pradesh. Following a medical examination on June 9, she was presented before the Ghazipur Magistrate. After hearing the plea from Shillong police, the judge granted a 72-hour transit remand against Sonam.
May 11: Sonam Becomes Raja's Bride
According to the police, Sonam plotted her husband Raja's murder with her lover Raj Kushwaha and a contract killing team, executing the conspiracy in Shillong, Meghalaya. On May 11, a viral image showed Sonam as Raja Raghuvanshi's bride. By June 9, the same Sonam was found at a roadside eatery, implicated as the mastermind behind Raja's horrific end. This transformation shook the nation emotionally.
June 2: Raja's Body Discovered in Shillong
Raja Raghuvanshi's lifeless body was recovered from a gorge in Shillong on June 2, with all personal belongings missing. Initially suspected as a robbery gone wrong, the biggest question arose: Where was Sonam? Last known to be on honeymoon with Raja, had she too been kidnapped? Was a local gang responsible for robbing and killing them both? Prayers for Sonam's safety turned the case on its head when she was found alive.
The Police Discovery that Stunned Everyone
The police revealed Sonam along with five individuals orchestrated Raja's murder. Sonam funded the murder, plotting with her lover. Key players in the case include...
Sonam-
Main Conspirator
Raj Kushwaha-
Sonam's Lover
Vicky Thakur-
Contract Killer
Akash Rajput-
Contract Killer
Anand-
Contract Killer
Four Crucial Questions in Raghuvanshi Murder Case
Raja's girlfriend Sonam was five years his senior. Family pressure led to Sonam marrying Raja Raghuvanshi. Now questions arise...
1- Did Sonam order Raja Raghuvanshi's murder?
2- Did Sonam's lover, Raj Kushwaha, hire the killers?
3- Why didn't Sonam reveal her relationship with Raj Kushwaha to Raja before marriage?
4- Did she plan to run away with her lover with money and jewelry from the marriage?
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Did She Marry for Money and Jewelry?
Authorities suspect Sonam deliberately married to exploit the wealth and jewels acquired through the wedding to finance Raja's execution. She strategically chose a destination far from home. Notably, she revealed plans to visit Meghalaya only after making all necessary bookings. Raja's mother says post-marriage, Sonam displayed no interest in exploring outside, suddenly announcing trip bookings to Meghalaya.
A Ticket for the Honeymoon, None Return
The booking peculiarity holds significance; only a one-way ticket was secured. Police suspected the lack of a return ticket indicated an escape plan post-murder. Raj Kushwaha reportedly stayed in contact with Sonam over the phone during the murder, coordinating with the contract killers. CCTV footage later captured them both, solidifying suspicions.
The CCTV Footage
Footage shows Raja riding a bike, while Sonam is preoccupied with her phone. Sonam was reportedly sharing her location with Raj Kushwaha to facilitate tracking by killers. The murder site was deliberately chosen for its isolation, and Sonam guided Raja there. Once committed, Sonam and the killers headed to Assam's Guwahati from Shillong before scattering.
Sonam's Surrender 1200 km from Shillong
Call records expose conversations between Sonam and Raj. The killers were identified through technical surveillance before eventual arrests. Authorities discovered Sonam was alive during investigations. However, on June 8 at 1 AM, Sonam surfaced at a teahouse in Ghazipur, a startling 1200 kilometers from Shillong.
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Sonam's False Narratives to the Police
Obtaining a phone from a tea vendor, she informed her family of her whereabouts. Sonam claimed to have been robbed and her husband murdered by strangers. Police are uncovering all facets of Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder and Sonam’s journey from Shillong to Ghazipur, as she continues to depict the robbery and abduction story.
Sonam's Discontent with Arranged Marriage
Both hailing from Indore, Raja and Sonam belonged to different families, their union arranged through a community wedding ceremony on Ram Navami. Though Raja tried establishing a rapport with Sonam, she refused, reluctant to engage or even attend a film invitation, citing family traditions against such interactions.
Signs Deepening Family Suspicion
Raja shared his apprehensions with his family, unaware of Sonam's marital discontent. A rushed departure, three days earlier than advised, during her farewell, further bred suspicion over Sonam's intentions. Investigations later uncovered her affair with Raj Kushwaha, an employee in her father’s plywood factory.
