Shocking revelations from Meghalaya Police

On June 13, 2025, Meghalaya Police disclosed that Raja Raghuvanshi, a 29-year-old Indore-based transporter, was murdered on their fourth attempt during his honeymoon in Meghalaya. Three prior attempts had been foiled due to logistical issues and changing plans n

The First Three Failed Attempts

1. Guwahati: The initial plot to eliminate Raja in Assam’s capital was abandoned due to poor timing and travel shifts .
2. Sohra (Cherrapunji): Two further attempts in the Meghalaya hills — one near Nongriat and another between Mawlakhiat and Wei Sawdong — failed due to the absence of a suitable site to dispose of the body

The Fatal Fourth Attempt

The conspirators finally succeeded at the secluded Wei Sawdong Falls on May 23, 2025. Raja was ambushed, hacked to death, and his body was thrown into a deep gorge

Premeditation & Planning

• The plot—a convergence of deceit and cold planning—originated in Indore and occurred just 11 days before Raja and Sonam’s wedding
• Sonam, allegedly coerced into marrying Raja, conspired with her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha, who allegedly masterminded the entire operation
• A chilling backup plan involved faking Sonam’s death by burning another woman’s body to facilitate her escape

Arrests & Ongoing Investigation

• Sonam surrendered in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, and the SIT team from Meghalaya has taken over the investigation
• All four accused — Sonam, Raj Kushwaha, plus the three hired killers — have confessed; police are still probing the motive and potential wider conspiracy

Quick Takeaways

• Premeditated murder: The killing plot was meticulously planned across multiple Indian states.
• Multiple failures: The first three assassination bids collapsed due to location and timing issues.
• Final strike: Wei Sawdong Falls provided the remote setting needed for the fourth and fatal attempt.
• Complex motive: Involves alleged coercion, infidelity, and an elaborate escape plan.

🌡️ Why the Mercury Is Soaring

• Persistent heatwave warning: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts across Delhi and adjoining North Indian regions due to ongoing heatwave conditions
• Climate-change disruption: Expert analyses point to disrupted pre-monsoon wind patterns and weakening moisture flow, compounded by high-pressure systems bringing dry air from the Thar Desert, pushing Delhi temperatures past 45 °C .
• Although monsoon progression and western disturbances have cooled things slightly in recent days, record highs still persist in many pockets

🏥 Heat & Health: Risks to Watch

• “Feels-like” index dangerously elevated: With humidity added into the mix, heat indices approach 50 °C, exacerbating the risk of dehydration and heat-related illnesses
• Vulnerable groups at greatest risk: The elderly, children, outdoor laborers, and those with health issues face heightened risks like heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and worsening of chronic conditions
• Strain on essential services: Health and power systems are stressed, leading to load-shedding and strained medical infrastructure across the region

What Happened During the Polo Match

On June 12, 2025, during a semi-final match of the Queen’s Cup at Guards Polo Club in Windsor, UK, Sunjay Kapur, 53, chairman of Sona Comstar, suddenly collapsed on the field. Witnesses say he remarked, “I’ve swallowed something,” before falling unconscious The company confirmed he suffered a “sudden heart attack”

Several reports indicate he may have swallowed a bee, which stung him internally and triggered anaphylactic shock, ultimately leading to cardiac arrest

Medical Insight – Bee Sting, Anaphylaxis & Cardiac Arrest

Anaphylactic Shock and Kounis Syndrome

Experts note that venom injected into the throat or mouth can trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis, causing airway swelling, drastic drop in blood pressure, and even Kounis syndrome, wherein coronary arteries spasm and lead to a heart attack

Choking and Hypoxia

Another theory is sudden airway obstruction from the swallowed bee, causing oxygen deprivation (hypoxia) and potentially triggering cardiac arrest—especially if an underlying heart condition exists

Cardiologists emphasize that sting inside the throat can rapidly block breathing, lower oxygen levels, and overload the heart

Who Was Sunjay Kapur?

• Chairman of Sona Comstar, a global automotive technology firm with nine international plants; net worth ~US $1.2 billion
• Former husband of actress Karisma Kapoor (married 2003–2016), father to Samaira (b. 2005) and Kiaan (b. 2011)
• Married model Priya Sachdev in 2017; they share son Azarias (b. 2018)
• A close friend of Prince William and an avid polo player on the UK elite circuit

Immediate Aftermath & Expert Advice

• Guards Polo Club and Sona Comstar issued statements extending condolences to Kapur’s family
• Medical experts stress keeping EpiPens ready, especially in outdoor settings, and wearing protective gear such as mouthguards during sports
• Cardiologists advise thorough cardiac check-ups before engaging in strenuous activities and highlight a phenomenon increasingly noted among men aged 40–50