Meghalaya honeymoon homicide: Who is Sanjay Verma, whom Sonam Raghuvanshi referred to as 100 instances earlier than marriage?

Jun 19, 2025 05:54 AM IST Honeymoon homicide: Sonam revamped 100 telephone calls to boyfriend earlier than marriage to Raja A brand new identify has surfaced within the Meghalaya honeymoon homicide case — Sanjay Verma — whom Sonam Raghuvanshi contacted over 100 instances earlier than her marriage.  Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused within the homicide of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi throughout their honeymoon in Meghalaya.(ANI) Sonam, arrested in reference to the homicide of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore-based businessman, allegedly conspired together with her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha, who employed three hitmen to kill Raja. He was hacked to loss of life final month in Sohra, East Khasi Hills district, whereas on honeymoon. All 5 accused, together with Sonam, have been arrested. Police recreated the crime scene on Tuesday as a part of the investigation.Police revealed on Wednesday that Verma was actually an alias utilized by her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha. “We have discovered that Sonam made over 100 phone calls to one Sanjay Verma before her marriage to Raja. The calls continued even after the wedding,” East Khasi Hills district SP Vivek Syiem advised PTI. He mentioned police started a search operation in Indore to hint Verma, whose telephone had been switched off. Investigations later discovered that Verma was really Raj Kushwaha, who had masterminded the homicide of his girlfriend’s husband, the officer added. “Our team is in Indore and are questioning a few people to find out if somebody has to gain from Raja’s death,” he mentioned. Meanwhile, accused Sonam Raghuvanshi’s brother, Govind, claimed he had no information of anybody named Sanjay Verma. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, he mentioned, “I don’t know anything about Sanjay Verma. I had come to show you all the places where Raj used to work. Nothing has been seized from here. I don’t know anything about Sanjay. I have also learned today that Sanjay’s name is also coming up in this.” SIT probes monetary angle in Raja Raghuvanshi’s homicide A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has reached Indore to probe whether or not there was a monetary motive past the suspected love triangle behind the homicide of Raja Raghuvanshi on May 23, police mentioned. According to East Khasi Hills SP Rituraj Ravi, the hitmen succeeded in killing Raghuvanshi after three failed makes an attempt. “The earlier attempts were made in Guwahati, Nongriat, and near Weisawdong Falls,” he mentioned. While Raj Kushwaha is believed to be the mastermind behind the homicide, he didn’t journey to Meghalaya to keep away from drawing suspicion. He is employed with an organization run by Sonam Raghuvanshi’s household. Raghuvanshi had married Sonam on May 11 in Indore, and the couple travelled to Meghalaya for his or her honeymoon on May 20. They had been reported lacking on May 23 within the Sohra area, about 65 km from Shillong. His decomposed physique was discovered on June 2. After the homicide, Sonam fled the state, travelling by means of Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh earlier than reaching Indore. Police mentioned she had left behind her mangalsutra and a hoop in a trolley bag at a Sohra homestay, which raised suspicion about her involvement. With PTI inputs