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Raja Raghuvanshi Was Killed on 4th Attempt, Cops Share Why 3 Previous Bids Failed
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
- Guwahati: The initial plot to eliminate Raja in Assam’s capital was abandoned due to poor timing and travel shifts .
- 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.
