GG News Bureau
Indore, 11th June: Sonam Raghuvanshi, who has reportedly confessed to killing her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon, has now been disowned by her own family. Her brother, Govind, met with Raja’s grieving family today in Indore, stating firmly that his family wants Sonam to be hanged if she is found guilty.
A poignant video captured the emotional scene at Raja’s family home in Indore. Govind is seen hugging Raja’s mother, Uma, with both breaking into tears.
Sonam, 24, is accused of plotting the murder of Raja, 29, just 12 days after their May 11 wedding. Raja was found dead in Meghalaya on May 23. Police believe Sonam was allegedly in love with Raj Kushwaha, a 21-year-old employee in their family business, and that they roped in three of Kushwaha’s friends to carry out the murder.
Speaking to reporters with Raja’s brother, Vipin, after the meeting, Govind expressed his strong belief in Sonam’s guilt. “It is not confirmed that Sonam was behind the murder. But the evidence being brought to light makes me 100% sure that she has got this done. The names of the other people that have come to light are all related to Raj Kushwaha,” he said in Hindi.
“I have apologized to Raja’s family. I had given my sister to this family and I am a part of it now. My family has severed all ties with Sonam. I liked Raja. If Sonam is guilty, she must be hanged,” Govind emphasized.
In a surprising revelation, Govind disclosed that Kushwaha consistently called Sonam ‘didi’ (elder sister). He also added that Sonam had been tying a rakhi (a symbol of sisterly love) on Kushwaha’s wrist for the past three years. Govind explained that Kushwaha’s mother likely wouldn’t have known about any romantic relationship because he always referred to Sonam as ‘didi.’ “He would sit next to me and she would tie rakhi on both our wrists,” Govind recalled. He also mentioned that Kushwaha had managed the family’s plywood factory and customer interactions for two to three years.
Sonam had been missing since the murder on May 23. She resurfaced early Monday morning at a dhaba in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, where she asked to call her family and then dialed Govind.
Recounting the call, Govind said, “At that time, she was just crying and telling me that she was at the dhaba. I called the cops and asked them to go there… I am standing with the truth, my lawyer will fight on behalf of this (Raja’s) family. If, like the police are saying, Sonam has confessed to this crime, then she is guilty.”
Govind denied earlier reports that Sonam had told her mother she was against the marriage. He stated that Sonam seemed happy after getting engaged to Raja and had shopped for two months before the wedding.
“We have boycotted Sonam and society will too. We have cut ties with her,” Govind declared. He also apologized to the Meghalaya government for previous allegations made against the state police.
Later, Raja’s mother, Uma Raghuvanshi, spoke to reporters, stating she doesn’t blame Govind. “Govind told me he wants Sonam to be hanged. He is unhappy about what happened to Raja. He is not at fault,” she said.
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