What Sonam’s Brother Said After Raja Raghuvanshi’s ‘Pind Daan’: “Had I Known About Raj Kushwaha’s Affair…”

Honeymoon Horror: The family of Indore businessman Raja Raghuwanshi held his ‘pind daan’ ceremony in Ujjain on Friday, just days after his shocking murder during a honeymoon trip to Meghalaya with his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, caught national attention.

The 'pind daan'—a ritual involving offerings of food like rice, barley, flour, and sesame seeds to honour the souls of the departed—was performed by Raja's brothers, Sachin and Vipin, at the banks of the Kshipra river.

Among those present was Sonam Raghuwanshi's brother, Govind, who said he was unaware of the relationship between his sister and Raj before their marriage. “Had I known, I would have gotten them married or I would have let her run away with Raj Kushwaha,” Live Hindustan quoted Govind as saying.

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Raja and Sonam had married on May 11. Just 10 days later, they left for Shillong, where Raja was allegedly murdered. The Meghalaya Police have arrested Sonam, her lover Raj, and his associates for their suspected involvement in a pre-planned conspiracy to kill Raja.

Govind, speaking alongside Raja’s family, said he still considers them as his own. “I have come with Raja’s family to perform his last rites… they are like my brother’s family,” he said. On being asked about Sonam, he responded, “If she is found guilty, she should be given the death penalty.”

Raja’s brother, Vipin, confirmed Govind reached out to attend the ceremony. “We told him he could come. It was his sister’s mistake, after all,” he said.

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Meanwhile, the investigation into Raja’s death is still underway. Authorities have indicated that Sonam’s previous relationship with Raj played a significant role in the murder plot.

The inquiry into Raja Raghuwanshi’s disappearance began on May 23 in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills, quickly identifying his wife Sonam as a primary suspect, leading to the arrest of four others. Sonam was later found in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, alongside her alleged accomplices—Raj Kushwaha, Vishal Chauhan, Anand Kurmi, and Akash Rajput.

According to East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem, the conspiracy to murder Raja was hatched in Indore just before his wedding to Sonam on May 11. Raj Kushwaha is believed to be the mastermind behind the plan, with Sonam reportedly consenting to it.

Raja’s body was discovered on June 2 in a gorge near Weisawdong Falls. Initially, Sonam was thought to be missing, but she reappeared at a roadside eatery in Ghazipur on June 9 and turned herself in to the police.

Raja and Sonam got married on May 11. Just 10 days later, they left for Shillong, where Raja was allegedly murdered. The Meghalaya Police have arrested Sonam, her lover Raj, and his associates for their suspected involvement in a pre-planned conspiracy to kill Raja.

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