Raja Raghuvanshi’s brother and father thanked Meghalaya Police for solving the murder and apologised for the defamation caused. They held Sonam responsible for ruining the image of the state.
Indore: In the shocking honeymoon murder case that has gripped national attention, Sachin Raghuvanshi, the brother of the deceased Raja Raghuvanshi, has come forward to apologise to the Meghalaya government and police, expressing gratitude for their swift and effective investigation.
The case involves the alleged murder of Raja by his wife Sonam Raghuvanshi and her aides while the couple was vacationing in Meghalaya’s Sohra region shortly after their wedding.
Speaking to media, Sachin said,
“I want to apologise to the Meghalaya government that because of one Sonam Raghuvanshi, the image of Meghalaya has been tarnished. The Meghalaya Police solved this case in 17 days. I want to thank the Meghalaya government for standing with us. The Meghalaya government cares for its tourists.”
He further demanded strict action against the accused and called for detailed questioning of all involved, saying,
“Sonam Raghuvanshi has destroyed seven families. Strictest action should be taken against her. All the members of the family should also be interrogated properly.”
Echoing these sentiments, Raja’s father Ashok Raghuvanshi also spoke out in support of the Meghalaya Police and requested that Sonam’s family apologise to them.
he said emotionally,
“They (Sonam’s family) should apologise to the Meghalaya Police. They have insulted the Meghalaya Police. I have faith in the Meghalaya Police. They have done a very good job. I also apologise to the Meghalaya Police for the insult they suffered. Meghalaya Police found my son, although he was dead. A complete inquiry should be done and the culprits must be hanged,”
Raja’s mother, devastated by her son’s murder, also criticised Sonam, blaming her for casting a dark shadow over their family and accusing her of being involved in “black magic” and a “dark spell.”
Earlier, Meghalaya Minister Alexander Laloo Hek demanded a public apology from the families of both Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi.
The Minister stated that the state’s image had been unfairly damaged and warned of legal consequences if an apology was not issued.
said Hek,
“We are thankful to the Meghalaya Police for their crackdown and complete investigation within seven days. Now we are seeking an apology from the families of Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi for tarnishing the image of Meghalaya and its people. Sonam will be brought to Shillong… The people of Meghalaya demand an apology; otherwise, we will file a defamation case against them,”
The murder investigation has advanced significantly. The Meghalaya Police acted swiftly and arrested Sonam Raghuvanshi along with her alleged accomplices from different states.
Sonam and some of her aides were detained in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, while one accused was apprehended in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) secured a six-day remand for those arrested in Indore and a three-day remand for the one caught in Ghazipur.
Background Of the Case
The horrifying case began when Raja and his wife Sonam went missing during their honeymoon trip to Sohra in Meghalaya on May 23.
On June 2, Raja’s body was tragically discovered in a deep gorge. Initial investigations pointed toward a premeditated conspiracy involving Sonam and her close associates.
On June 11, in a significant development, a Shillong court ordered that Sonam Raghuvanshi and her four associates be kept in police custody for eight days.
This came after the Meghalaya Police brought Sonam from Uttar Pradesh late Tuesday night under transit remand. Her four accomplices were brought from Madhya Pradesh to Shillong the following day.
Speaking about the progress in the investigation, East Khasi Hills District Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem confirmed the development.
he said,
“Police had sought a 10-day remand of all the accused. The court granted 8 days of police custody,”
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