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Wife Among Four Suspects in Gruesome Meghalaya Murder; Police Solves Case in Just Seven Days
The incident, which began as a missing persons case, took a dark turn when Raja’s body was discovered on June 2 in a gorge near Wei Sawdong Falls, a well-known trekking site close to Cherrapunjee. The couple, married on May 11, was reported missing on May 24, after their scooter was located abandoned along the Shillong–Sohra road. Local villagers last spotted them on May 23, leaving their homestay in Nongriat with three unfamiliar men.
As part of a Special Investigation Team (SIT), authorities combed the area, recovering Raja’s blood-stained clothes, a raincoat, and a weapon near the crime scene. This mounting evidence suggested foul play, prompting the Meghalaya Police to extend their investigation beyond state lines.
The ensuing operation was rapid and multi-faceted. Within days, three individuals, allegedly involved in the murder, were apprehended in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. In a dramatic development, Sonam Raghuvanshi turned herself in at a police station in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. Investigators believe she plotted the murder and arranged for the attackers prior to their honeymoon, framing it as a meticulously planned conspiracy.
Director General of Police Idashisha Nongrang confirmed the arrests, stating that Sonam is accused of luring Raja to a secluded trekking path where the hired assailants awaited. “This was a premeditated murder disguised as a honeymoon,” Nongrang explained to the media. A fourth suspect remains at large, and a manhunt is currently underway.
The nature of the crime has left both Raja’s and Sonam’s families reeling. Raja’s relatives are demanding justice and clarity on the motives behind the murder, while Sonam’s father maintains her innocence and asserts that she has been framed, urging for a CBI inquiry—a call echoed by Raja’s family as well.
This case has captivated national interest not only for the shocking betrayal but also for the swift and effective response by the Meghalaya Police. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma commended the police force for their timely arrests and professionalism, labeling the development as a “major breakthrough.”
“In just 7 days, the #meghalayapolice has achieved a significant breakthrough in the Raja murder case … 3 assailants from Madhya Pradesh have been arrested, the woman has surrendered, and efforts are ongoing to capture one more suspect.. great job #meghalayapolice,” Sangma tweeted on Monday.
New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.
Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.
Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.
Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.
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The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.
The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.
New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.
According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.
Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.
Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.
Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.
He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.
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Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.
Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.
According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.
The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.
Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.
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Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.
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