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Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Raj Kushwaha actual mastermind; aides killed as ‘favour to friend’

IndiaTimes Thursday, 12 June 2025 ()
Police have identified Raj Kushwaha as the mastermind behind the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, revealing it was a favor, not a contract killing. Raja's wife, Sonam, played a key role in the plot, which was planned since February. Raja's body was found in Meghalaya, and Sonam later surrendered, with Kushwaha and others apprehended in connection to the crime.
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