A haunting voice message from the wife of an Indore tourist, found murdered in Meghalaya, deepens the mystery. The chilling final words sent to her family raise new questions in the unfolding case.
A tragic and mysterious incident has unfolded in Meghalaya, where a young couple from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, embarked on their honeymoon, only to be engulfed in a nightmare. Raja Raghuvanshi, aged 30, was found brutally murdered in the picturesque town of Sohra (Cherrapunjee), while his wife, Sonam, remains missing. A recent revelation of a voice message sent by Sonam to her family has deepened the enigma surrounding this case.
The Honeymoon That Turned into a Tragedy
Raja and Sonam initially planned their honeymoon to Kashmir but later decided to visit Shillong, Meghalaya. Their decision to change plans has raised questions, especially after Raja’s body was discovered hacked to death and dumped into a deep gorge. Authorities recovered a machete from the scene, indicating the brutal nature of the crime.

The local police have initiated an investigation, but the motive behind the murder remains unclear. Speculations suggest that a dispute over a coffee shop visit might have escalated into violence, but this theory has yet to be substantiated.
The Chilling Voice Message
In a heart-wrenching twist, Sonam sent a voice message to her family before her disappearance. In the message, she reportedly said, “I did not die… I was killed,” a statement that has sent shockwaves through her relatives and the public. The message suggests that Sonam might have been in immediate danger, possibly witnessing or being involved in the events leading to Raja’s death.
The content of the voice message has raised several questions:
- Was Sonam a witness to the murder? The message implies she might have been present during the incident.
- Is she in danger? Her disappearance following the message suggests she could be at risk.
- Was there an attempt to silence her? The message might indicate that someone tried to prevent her from revealing critical information.
Public Outcry and Demand for Justice
The tragic incident has sparked outrage in Indore, with the local community demanding justice. At Raja’s funeral, posters reading “I did not die… I was killed” were displayed, reflecting the family’s anguish and their call for a thorough investigation.
Raja’s family has expressed concerns over the handling of the case by Meghalaya authorities. They fear that Sonam might have been abducted and are urging for a more extensive search and a transparent investigation. Given the complexities and the involvement of multiple jurisdictions, the family has appealed for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the case.
Several theories have emerged regarding the motive behind the murder:
- Personal Dispute: A disagreement between the couple, possibly over a trivial matter, might have escalated into violence.
- Robbery Gone Wrong: The remote location could have made them targets for robbery, leading to a fatal confrontation.
- Abduction: Sonam’s disappearance raises the possibility that she was abducted, either as a witness or for other reasons.
However, without concrete evidence, these remain speculative.
The murder of Raja Raghuvanshi and the mysterious disappearance of his wife, Sonam, have left many questions unanswered. The chilling voice message adds a layer of complexity to the case, suggesting that Sonam might have been in immediate danger. As the investigation continues, the families and the public await answers, hoping for justice and the safe return of Sonam.
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