The Intriguing Plot Behind Raja Raghuwanshi's Murder:
The prayers for Sonam Raghuwanshi's safety echoed for weeks, as her family believed she'd return unharmed, and she did. However, Sonam shattered trust. Exactly 12 days after their wedding, Sonam orchestrated the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuwanshi, because she loved another man. Let's delve into the entire story, taking a journey from Indore to Meghalaya and then to Ghazipur.
June 9, 2025, 1 AM
Varanasi-Ghazipur National HighwayA roadside eatery, open round the clock, witnessed an unexpected visitor. At 1 AM on June 9, a distressed girl arrived. Seeking solace, she approached the owner, Sahil Yadav, begging for a phone. Handing over his mobile, Sahil watched as the girl dialed her brother. That girl was Sonam Raghuwanshi, elusive for weeks and fervently sought by Meghalaya's police.
Accusations pointed to Sonam, alleging her as the mastermind behind her husband's murder, breaking the sanctity of their bond. Sonam returned alive, yet trust lay in ruins, destroyed by five individuals - Vishal Chauhan, Akash Rajput, Anand, Raj Kushwaha, and Sonam herself.
The conundrum questioned how Indore's Sonam, pursued by a rigorous search operation for over 15 days across Meghalaya, supposedly vanished alongside her husband Raja from May 23, only to later surface at a simple dhaba in UP's Ghazipur on June 9. What were her ties with the four arrested men, and why did the Meghalaya police apprehend Sonam?
The tale began explosively, only for its climax to astonish further. Sonam Raghuwanshi, a newlywed wife, assassinated her husband, Raja Raghuwanshi, within days of their wedding. Before their honeymoon, the fateful plot formed, with Raja removed from their path barely 48 hours into the trip. The story involved five culprits, with Sonam Raghuwanshi as the primary perpetrator.
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Why did Sonam transform from a bride to a murderess within 12 days? The answer lies with Raj Kushwaha, Raja Raghuwanshi's killer, and Sonam's lover. Together, they plotted the murder. The scheme began the previous October during Ram Navami.
In the Indore Raghuwanshi community, matrimonial decisions occur during Ram Navami, aided by draws. Both families drew plans aligning Sonam with Raja, leading to their engagement and, ultimately, their May 11 wedding. Meanwhile, Raj Kushwaha, a manager in Sonam's father's plywood business, had captured Sonam's heart.
Following her graduation, Sonam joined the family business as an HR Head. There, love blossomed between her and Raj Kushwaha. Fearful of familial reprisals, Sonam concealed their relationship, marrying Raja quietly. However, Sonam and Raj conceived a plot to eliminate Raja post-marriage without arousing suspicion.
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As the wedding occurred on May 11, the plan to eliminate Raja began. Raj Kushwaha's allies - Vishal Chauhan, Akash Rajput, and Anand - conspired with Sonam for Raja’s downfall. The scheme involved luring Raja to a secluded spot, creating an appearance of an accidental death. Sonam personally chose Meghalaya for their honeymoon. Despite reservations, Sonam revealed on May 18 that she'd reserved two tickets for Meghalaya. However, ominously, no return ticket accompanied them.
Beyond murder, looting Raja's valuables was integral to the conspiracy. Against family advice, Raja carried his prized possessions on the trip. Flight tickets were set for May 20. Beyond mentors, Sonam and Raj Kushwaha dispatched the contract killers - Vishal, Akash, and Anand - to Meghalaya on May 17, preempting their arrival. Raj facilitated their journey with money and mobile communication to ensure Sonam's constant contact.
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Through Guwahati, Sonam and Raja arrived in Meghalaya on May 21. Nearby, the hired trio awaited orders. Communicating through Raj’s phone, Sonam coordinated the act. On May 23, at the prescribed location, the act unfolded. With swift, fatal strikes to Raja's head, the orchestrators executed him, disposing of his body into a deep ravine.
The Raja Raghuwanshi murder case spanned three states. Indore in MP birthed the plot, the murder took place in Meghalaya, and the main suspect was caught in Ghazipur, UP. The trial, under Meghalaya's jurisdiction, ensued. Meghalaya's police expedited suspects, securing remand for further legal proceedings.
Yet, a final note ties into the mystic. Renowned astrologer NK Pandey, Sonam's family advisor, foresaw the crime's orchestration, beneath a woman's touch. His predictions, some true, spoke of a plot by a mysterious woman. Unbeknownst to him, this woman was Sonam herself. His final prophecy, suggesting Sonam’s return through peculiar ritual, unexpectedly came to pass. Indeed, Sonam returned, though trust lay irreparably damaged.
