Shillong | June 9, 2025: In a significant development, the Meghalaya Police have achieved a major breakthrough in the high-profile Raja murder case. Three of the assailants involved, all hailing from Madhya Pradesh, have been arrested, while a female accomplice has surrendered to authorities.
Adding a new twist to the case, Raja’s wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, voluntarily surrendered before the police late last night at Nandganj Police Station in Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. Police sources confirmed that she is now in custody and being interrogated.
According to the police, the wife, Sonam, allegedly orchestrated the murder by hiring contract killers.
Officials said they found Sonam in an unconscious state on Saturday night at a 'dhaba' in Ghazipur. She was taken to the Ghazipur Medical College for treatment, where she surrendered before the police, and was subsequently arrested.
Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Idashisha Nongrang said that they arrested three other accused in overnight raids. While one person was found in Uttar Pradesh, the other two were arrested from Indore. The accused have told the police that they were hired by Sonam to kill her husband.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma confirmed the progress via social media, praising the swift and effective action of the police force. “Within 7 days, a major breakthrough has been achieved by the Meghalaya Police in the Raja murder case. Three assailants from Madhya Pradesh have been arrested, a female has surrendered, and operations are still on to catch one more assailant. Well done,” he posted.
The police continue their search for the remaining suspect as the investigation progresses. Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the motive or circumstances surrounding the murder, but sources suggest inter-state criminal links.
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The prompt action by the Meghalaya Police has drawn widespread appreciation, reflecting their commitment to maintaining law and order in the state.
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