The tragic murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi during a honeymoon trip to Meghalaya has taken a macabre and almost cinematic turn—one of the accused in the case, Raj Kushwaha, reportedly drove mourners to Raja’s funeral, blending in with the grieving crowd while allegedly hiding his role in the cold-blooded crime.
This latest revelation has not only stunned the victim’s family and friends but has also deepened the mystery surrounding the murder that has captivated the nation. What started as a romantic getaway for a newly married couple has now unraveled into a web of betrayal, conspiracy, and sinister planning that stretches from the remote valleys of Meghalaya to the heart of Indore and Uttar Pradesh.
The Murder that Shook Meghalaya and Madhya Pradesh
Raja Raghuvanshi, a well-known businessman from Indore, had recently married Sonam Raghuvanshi on May 11, 2025. As part of their honeymoon, the couple decided to travel to Meghalaya, changing their original plan to visit Kashmir due to terror-related concerns. The pair arrived at Nongriat village near the scenic Weisawdong Falls and were last seen together on May 23.
Tragically, on June 2, Raja’s body was discovered in a deep gorge near Weisawdong Falls in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills. Soon after, police suspected foul play, and within days, Raja’s wife Sonam, along with three others including her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha, were arrested for planning and executing the murder.
The Shocking Revelation: The Killer at the Funeral
As the investigation intensified, a chilling detail emerged that added an even darker layer to the case. According to Lakshman Singh Rathore, a friend of the family who attended the funeral, Raj Kushwaha himself had driven one of the vehicles arranged for mourners traveling to the cremation ceremony.
“When Raja's body arrived here, Sonam's family had arranged four-five vehicles for people to attend the funeral,” Rathore said, according to PTI. “Kushwaha was driving the four-wheeler in which I went, though we did not talk. Only after seeing his photograph in the media post his arrest, I recollected this episode.”
This revelation has left many deeply disturbed. The idea that an accused killer not only attended the funeral but also transported grieving mourners is both haunting and bizarre. It suggests a level of cold calculation—and a desire to deflect suspicion—that is difficult to comprehend.
A Love Affair Turned Deadly
Raj Kushwaha, who hails from Indore, is believed to have been in a romantic relationship with Sonam prior to and possibly during her marriage to Raja. Investigators believe this relationship was the foundation for the murder conspiracy. According to Indore police officials, Kushwaha was in close contact with hired killers in the weeks leading up to the couple’s trip to Meghalaya.
Sources say that on May 17—just six days after Raja and Sonam’s wedding—three contract killers were dispatched from Indore to Meghalaya. They were allegedly provided ₹50,000 and a mobile phone by Kushwaha to carry out the murder. Once in Meghalaya, the assassins scouted the terrain and identified a secluded area near Weisawdong Falls to execute their grim plan.
The Arrest and Sonam’s Dubious Story
Sonam Raghuvanshi was arrested from a dhaba on the Varanasi-Ghazipur highway in Uttar Pradesh after going missing post the murder. Interestingly, she reportedly tried to mislead the police by claiming she had been abducted and drugged before being brought to Ghazipur.
However, this version quickly fell apart under police scrutiny. Investigators linked her to pre-murder phone conversations with Kushwaha and traced her movements using mobile location data. She was placed under arrest and later handed over to the Meghalaya Police by UP authorities.
Family in Denial, Demand for CBI Probe
Even as the police build a case against Sonam, Raj Kushwaha, and the hired killers, Sonam’s family has come out in her defense. They have strongly denied her involvement in the murder and have publicly demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the case.
This development has added another layer of complexity to an already tangled investigation. The family’s defense raises questions—was Sonam truly a conspirator, or is she being manipulated by others, possibly even framed? Or is this simply denial in the face of an unthinkable truth?
A National Sensation
The Raja Raghuvanshi murder case has quickly become one of India’s most sensational crime stories in recent memory. The combination of a honeymoon setting, a secret love affair, an alleged murder plot, and now the killer attending the funeral has gripped public attention across states.
The stark contrast between the serene beauty of Meghalaya’s waterfalls and the ugliness of the crime has made the case all the more tragic. It’s a reminder that darkness can lurk even in the most idyllic of places, and that sometimes, the greatest betrayals come from those closest to us.
The Road to Justice
With arrests made and investigations progressing swiftly, the focus now shifts to the legal proceedings. The police appear confident in the evidence they’ve gathered—phone records, money trails, eyewitness accounts, and confessions—but the courtroom will be the ultimate battleground.
Sonam, Kushwaha, and the others will face justice for their alleged roles in the murder, but for Raja Raghuvanshi, a promising life has already been cut short. His tragic end leaves behind grieving family members, unanswered questions, and a community that is still coming to terms with the scale of the betrayal.
