Sonam’s Lover Raj Kushwaha Planned Her Husband Raja Raghuvanshi’s Meghalaya Murder: Sources

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Last Updated:June 09, 2025, 10:39 IST

According to sources, three people, Vicky Thakur, Akash, and Anand, were the ones who carried out the killing.

The Meghalaya honeymoon murder case has taken a darker turn with fresh revelations pointing to a well-orchestrated conspiracy behind the killing of Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi, whose body was found in a deep gorge during what was meant to be a celebratory trip with his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi.

Raj Kushwaha, who was allegedly in a relationship with Sonam Raghuvanshi, has been identified as the mastermind behind Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder, according to sources. Vicky Thakur, Akash, and Anand have emerged as the three men who carried out the killing.

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Apart from Sonam, Anand, too, has been arrested from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, as police intensify the hunt for the remaining accused. Sources say coordinated raids are underway in both Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to trace the rest of the accused.

The case, which began as a missing persons alert for Sonam Raghuvanshi, escalated rapidly when her husband’s body was discovered under suspicious circumstances in Meghalaya. Days later, Sonam was traced and taken into custody in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur. Meghalaya DGP I Nongrang had earlier confirmed that Raja was allegedly murdered by men hired by his wife. While Sonam was reported to have surrendered, Raja’s family claimed she had instead reached out to them in fear and was handed over to the police.

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With the arrest of Anand and the alleged involvement of Raj Kushwaha now coming to light, investigators are digging deeper into the motive and timeline of the crime. The role of each individual, how the plan was hatched, and what prompted such a brutal act during a honeymoon are questions that remain under probe.

Police believe that the conspiracy was not limited to Meghalaya, and are now examining Raja and Sonam’s connections across states. The emerging details suggest a multi-layered plot involving betrayal, manipulation, and murder masked under the guise of a romantic getaway.

As the case unfolds, it continues to shock the country with its chilling details. More arrests are expected in the coming days.

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June 09, 2025, 10:30 IST