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Meghalaya murder case: 'Raja was reluctant for Shillong trip', says family; Sonam and victim wore expensive jewellery to honeymoon

IndiaTimes Monday, 9 June 2025 ()
The murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya has taken a shocking turn as his mother reveals he was hesitant about the honeymoon. Sonam, his wife, planned the trip but didn't book return tickets, raising suspicions. The family suspects Sonam and her alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha, were involved, especially after Sonam's sudden surrender and the discovery that Raja was carrying valuable jewelry.
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