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Who Is ‘Mystery Man’ Sanjay Verma?: Man Sonam Raghuvanshi Called 100+ Before Her Marriage, Revealed

June 19, 2025, 7:01 am

A chilling twist has emerged in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case involving Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi. Investigators revealed that Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused and Raja’s wife, had been in regular contact with someone identified as ‘Sanjay Verma’, a name now confirmed to be an alias used by her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha, the alleged mastermind of the murder.

East Khasi Hills district SP Vivek Syiem told PTI, “We have discovered that Sonam made over 100 phone calls to one Sanjay Verma before her marriage to Raja. The calls continued even after the wedding.”

Police initially launched a search operation in Indore to track Verma, whose phone had gone inactive. Eventually, they uncovered that ‘Verma’ was actually Raj Kushwaha, the man who allegedly orchestrated Raja’s killing.

Sonam’s Family Denies Knowledge of Alias

Responding to questions from the media, Sonam’s brother Govind denied any knowledge of Sanjay Verma. “I don’t know anything about Sanjay Verma. I had come to show you all the places where Raj used to work. Nothing has been seized from here. I have also learned today that Sanjay’s name is also coming up in this,” he said.

Multiple Murder Attempts Before Success

Police said that the murder on May 23 was not the first attempt. East Khasi Hills SP Rituraj Ravi revealed that the hitmen tried and failed on three earlier occasions—in Guwahati, Nongriat, and near Weisawdong Falls—before finally executing the plan in Sohra.

Raja Raghuvanshi had married Sonam on May 11 in Indore, and they had travelled to Meghalaya for their honeymoon on May 20. The couple went missing on May 23, and Raja’s decomposed body was discovered on June 2.

Financial Angle Under Probe

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been deployed in Indore to investigate potential financial motives behind Raja’s murder, beyond the suspected love triangle. Police suspect that others may have had something to gain from his death.

Raj Kushwaha, who works for a company owned by Sonam’s family, is accused of hiring three contract killers to murder Raja. Though he stayed away from Meghalaya to avoid raising suspicion, he is believed to have planned every detail.

Trail of Escape and Key Clue Left Behind

Following the murder, Sonam reportedly fled through Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh before reaching Indore. Police found her mangalsutra and a ring abandoned in a trolley bag at their Sohra homestay, which initially triggered suspicion about her involvement.

All five accused in the case, including Sonam and Raj Kushwaha, are currently in police custody.

Sonam Raghuvanshi’s Cousin Funded Hitmen in Raja’s Murder Plot: Police

June 12, 2025, 1:51 pm

A cousin of Sonam Raghuvanshi, the woman accused of plotting her husband Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder, is now under police investigation for allegedly making the initial payment to the hired killers. According to officials involved in the probe, Jitendra Raghuvanshi, Sonam’s cousin, transferred the first tranche of the promised sum using his UPI account on May 23—the day Raja was murdered in Meghalaya.

Jitendra Managed Family Finances, Say Cops

Investigators revealed that Jitendra is associated with the family’s business operations, which are primarily overseen by Sonam. “We are trying to find out if he was aware of the reason behind the payment,” a police officer stated. The exact timing of the UPI payment—whether it occurred before or after the murder—has not yet been confirmed.

Sources suggest Sonam agreed to pay ₹20 lakh to the three hitmen—Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Anand Kurmi—but an official confirmation is still awaited.

Pre-Marriage Affair and Family Ties Surface

Sonam and Raja got married on May 11 in Indore, despite her ongoing relationship with Raj Kushwaha. Raj, who worked as an accountant in the family business, is believed to have coordinated the murder with Sonam and the hired assassins. Following their wedding, the couple traveled to Meghalaya for their honeymoon.

They were last seen on May 23 after checking out of a homestay in Nongriat village. Raja’s body was discovered in a 200-foot gorge on June 2, about 20 km from their last known location.

All Accused in Custody, Sonam Confesses

The investigation led to the arrest of the three contract killers across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Raj Kushwaha was arrested shortly after. Days later, Sonam surfaced in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, and surrendered to police.

On June 12, Sonam confessed to orchestrating her husband’s murder. Her brother, Govind Raghuvanshi, expressed deep regret over her actions and confirmed that the family had severed all ties with her. “According to the evidence found so far, I am 100 per cent sure that she has committed this murder,” Govind said. “We have broken our ties with Sonam Raghuvanshi. I apologise to Raja’s family.”

Govind also revealed that Sonam had been tying rakhi to Raja for three years before their marriage. “Had we known about their relationship, we would never have allowed this to happen,” he said, urging that she be given the death penalty if proven guilty.

Woman Murders Husband With Axe In His Sleep After Wedding Night

June 12, 2025, 11:46 am

In a chilling case of domestic violence, a woman from Maharashtra’s Sangli district allegedly murdered her husband with an axe, merely three weeks after tying the knot. The brutal incident took place in Kupwad town, sending shockwaves through the region.

According to Assistant Police Inspector Deepak Bhandavalkar from MIDC Police Station, 29-year-old Radhika Lokhande attacked her 50-year-old husband, Anil Lokhande, while he was asleep. “The couple had an argument on Tuesday night. The next day around 12:30 pm, when Anil was asleep, Radhika struck him on the head with an axe, killing him on the spot,” said ASI Bhandavalkar.

After committing the crime, Radhika called her cousin and confessed to the murder. Police arrived at the scene and arrested her. She has since been presented before the court and remanded to police custody. Preliminary investigations indicate that a family feud led to the fatal act.

This murder surfaces just days after another shocking case, the Meghalaya honeymoon killing came to light. In that case, Sonam Raghuvanshi allegedly plotted and executed the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon, with the help of her lover and hired contract killers. The plot involved luring the victim to a remote location where he was killed and dumped in a gorge.

Authorities are continuing their investigations in both cases, which have raised serious concerns about growing fatal violence in strained marriages.

Sonam’s Brother is Sure She Killed Raja: ‘She Even Tied Rakhi to Raj’

June 11, 2025, 5:19 pm

Govind, older brother of Sonam Raghuvanshi, has gone on record to say that he is ‘100 percent sure’ his sister killed her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, on their honeymoon in Meghalaya last month. Addressing journalists in Indore on Wednesday, Govind also said the co-accused in the case, Raj Kushwaha who allegedly had an affair with Sonam used to get a rakhi from her every year.

“From the evidence so far, I am 100 percent confident that she has committed the murder. All the suspects in this case are connected to Raj Kushwaha. We have cut off our relationship with Sonam Raghuvanshi. I apologize to Raja’s family,” Govind stated.

He met Raja’s family in Indore to show solidarity and later informed the media that his family had cut all ties with Sonam. “Sonam doesn’t feel guilty. There has been no contact. We have cut off all contacts with her. We will fight on behalf of Raja (Raghuvanshi),” he added.

Govind also disclosed information regarding Sonam’s affair with Raj Kushwaha. “Raj Kushwaha would always refer to her as ‘didi’. Sonam has never stopped tying a rakhi on Raj Kushwaha for the past three years,” he asserted.

The Meghalaya Honeymoon Case

Sonam and Raja Raghuvanshi had visited Meghalaya for their honeymoon in May. On May 23, both went missing, and Raja’s body was recovered from a gorge on June 2. A week later, Sonam turned up in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur, where she said she had been kidnapped and given a drug overdose, an account that the police have resolutely disputed.

Families React

Raja’s brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi, informed ANI that Govind had contacted him. “Govind (brother of Sonam Raghuvanshi) was in contact with me. He said that he is coming to my home and he desires to confess that his sister committed an error. He desired to say that his sister must be hanged for the error she committed,” said Vipin.

Contrarily, Raj Kushwaha’s mother came to the defence of her son and asserted that he was falsely accused. “My son cannot commit something like this. He is only 20 years old. He is my everything. My son used to work in Sonam’s brother’s factory. He is falsely accused. I appeal to the government to prove him innocent. He is innocent,” she asserted.

Sonam Confesses to Planning Husband’s Murder During Honeymoon, Breaks Down in Police Custody: Sources

June 11, 2025, 5:17 pm

Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of plotting the brutal murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, broke down in front of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) after being confronted with incriminating evidence, according to sources. She ultimately confessed to planning her husband’s killing with the help of her alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha.

Initial claim of robbery collapses under evidence

Sonam had initially claimed she was the victim of a robbery, maintaining this version during the 27-hour journey from Ghazipur to Shillong and even after questioning began. However, once the SIT presented damning evidence—including CCTV footage of her meeting with the killers, call records, and personal items like a raincoat and blood-stained shirt found at the crime scene—Sonam reportedly broke down and confessed.

Shillong SP Vivek stated, “We have solid evidence against Sonam that proves her involvement in the murder.”

Lover and contract killers also confessed

Raj Kushwaha, Sonam’s alleged lover, had confessed the day before. On June 10, Kushwaha and the three contract killers he allegedly hired—Vishal Singh Chauhan, Akash Rajput, and Anand Kurmi—admitted their roles in the crime. According to ACP Poonam Chand Yadav, “The accused not only admitted to carrying out the murder but also revealed that Raja’s wife, Sonam, was present at the scene and watched her husband die.”

Marriage, murder and betrayal

Sonam and Raja married on May 11 in Indore and later travelled to Meghalaya. On May 23, they checked out of a homestay in Nongriat village. Ten days later, Raja’s body was discovered in a 200-foot-deep gorge around 20 km away. Investigations revealed that the murder had been executed by killers allegedly hired by Kushwaha, with Sonam actively coordinating the plan.

Family disowns Sonam after her confession

Sonam’s brother Govind has publicly condemned her, confirming his belief in her guilt based on the evidence. “According to the evidence found so far, I am 100 per cent sure that she has committed this murder. All the accused are related to Raj Kushwaha. We have broken our ties with Sonam Raghuvanshi. I apologise to Raja’s family,” he said.

In a shocking revelation, Govind added that Raja used to call Sonam ‘didi’ and she had been tying rakhi to him for the past three years. “Had we known about their relationship, we would never have allowed this to happen,” he said.

Sonam Raghuvanshi’s Alleged Role in Husband’s Killing Exposed by Cops and Co-Accused

June 11, 2025, 1:30 pm

The police first opened an inquiry after the honeymoon of a newlywed couple went missing. The case, though, turned ugly within days when Sonam Raghuvanshi was found to be the prime suspect in the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi.

Married on May 10 in Indore, Raja and Sonam went to Shillong on May 21. Two days later, Raja’s decomposed body was found at the bottom of a gorge near Sohra (Cherrapunji), with fatal head injuries. The brutality of the crime has left the country stunned, and new information is coming out every day.

Four Men Arrested; Sonam’s Role Confirmed by Police

Assistant Commissioner of Police Poonam Chand Yadav said four men who were arrested over the murder confessed and implicated Sonam’s active involvement. “She witnessed her husband die,” ACP Yadav asserted, adding that the first fatal blow was administered by accused Vishal Thakur.

Sonam’s Alleged Role: Planner and Silent Witness

Police investigators are convinced that the killing was meticulously organized, and Sonam was the key player all along. The couple took a trek to a nearby waterfall on May 23, accompanied covertly by contract killers—Vishal Thakur, Akash Rajput, and Anand Kuli. Sonam reportedly gave live location information to the attackers.

During the hike, Sonam allegedly pretended to get tired and knowingly fell behind Raja and the attackers. After reaching a remote location, she is said to have instructed the attackers to finish her husband off. The three men had initially been reluctant because they were tired, but they were allegedly convinced by Sonam’s higher offer of ₹20 lakh.

Sources say Sonam also facilitated the disposal of Raja’s body by aiding in the burial of him in a ditch. The autopsy report indicated that Raja had two head injuries, one at the front and the other at the back of his head.

A machete-type weapon recovered close to the scene, which is suspected to have inflicted the lethal injuries on Raja, is thought to have been imported from outside the area, supporting the premeditation theory. The weapon has been sent for forensic analysis.

The Last Message Triggers Suspicion

Raja’s mother, Uma Raghuvanshi, reported to police that she received a voice mail from Sonam on May 23—the day Raja died. Sonam sounded out of breath in the voice message, saying she was “trekking” and “not breaking her fast.” No one heard from Sonam again until her surrender in Uttar Pradesh on June 9.

Families Speak Out Amidst Allegations

Raja’s brother Vipul Raghuvanshi publicly blamed Sonam and her relatives for conspiracy in the murder. “This was a premeditated killing. We want justice. I want a CBI probe,” he stated.

Sonam’s family, meanwhile, firmly maintains that Kushwaha is innocent, and additionally, Sonam’s father has blamed Meghalaya Police for “spinning yarns.”

Meghalaya Murder: Accused Confess, Sonam Watched Him Die

June 11, 2025, 12:30 pm

Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong assured that a number of accused in the murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi have confessed to the crime. He also claimed that the victim’s wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, is “fully involved” in the case.

“All the accused have been arrested from different locations, one from Madhya Pradesh, the other from Uttar Pradesh. An SIT of Meghalaya Police descended to these two locations. Others have even admitted to the crime they had committed. The very moment we could select Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime suspect in the murder, we all realized that she is also deeply involved in this operation while staying here in Meghalaya,” Tynsong explained to reporters.

Confessions and Key Evidence

As per Indore Crime Branch ACP Poonamchand Yadav, the four accused — 19-year-old Akash Rajput, 22-year-old Vishal Singh Chauhan, 21-year-old Raj Singh Kushwaha, and Anand Kurmi — have accepted their involvement in the murder. “We have found the clothes that he (Vishal Chauhan) used to wear while he was in Shillong on the day of the incident. They have admitted to having committed the murder. We are searching for his mobile,” Yadav told Hindustan Times.

Yadav further told India Today TV that the accused revealed Raja Raghuvanshi’s wife, Sonam, was present at the murder scene and “watched her husband die.”

Sonam’s Alleged Role and Arrest

Reports indicate Sonam was so set on her husband’s death reportedly so focused that she had decided to push him off a mountain herself if the contract killers were unsuccessful. She is then said to have driven from Shillong to Guwahati and from there to Indore by train after committing the crime, where she arrived by May 27, according to information provided by the Meghalaya Police to their counterparts in Indore.

Sonam allegedly visited Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh, the home town of accused Raj Kushwaha on May 28, where she was eventually arrested on June 9.

All four accused were taken to Shillong on Wednesday for further investigation after police secured their seven-day transit remand. Sonam Raghuvanshi was also detained at Shillong Sadar Police Station.

In a sensational incident at Indore’s Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, one of the accused was slapped by another passenger. A video of the scuffle went viral soon.

Families React to Murder

Raj Kushwaha’s mother has cried out for her son’s innocence. In an interview with ANI, she said, “My son is not like that; he can never do something like this. He is also very young and accustomed to looking after his three sisters since his father’s death. He began working at Govind’s (brother of Sonam Raghuvanshi) office. My husband died in 2020. Raj has looked after our family since then. Save my son, this is my only request. I do not know anything about any relationship between Sonam and my son. My son is being trapped. I have no idea who’s responsible for this. I can’t even go to Meghalaya; I don’t have anyone to go with me.”

In the meantime, police added that Sonam continued to keep in touch with Raj Kushwaha even after her wedding. On May 16, Raj is said to have talked about the killing plan with his cousin Vishal Chauhan and friends Akash Rajput and Anand Kurmi at a restaurant in Indore. The trio went to Meghalaya the next day with Rs. 50,000 and a mobile phone given by Raj, who stayed back in Indore working at the factory owned by Sonam’s brother.