**Indore Woman’s Father Denies Murder Conspiracy Charges, Calls for CBI Inquiry**
The father of Sonam Raghuvanshi, the Indore woman accused of orchestrating her husband’s murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has vehemently denied the allegations against his daughter. Devi Singh claims that the Meghalaya Police are fabricating the case and is demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the matter.
In a statement to reporters shortly after Sonam’s arrest, Singh expressed his unwavering belief in his daughter’s innocence. “My daughter is innocent. I trust her completely. She cannot do this. Their marriage was consensual, supported by both families. The Meghalaya government has been dishonest from the start,” he asserted.
Singh further detailed that Sonam had independently arrived at a roadside eatery in Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday night, where she contacted her brother. He emphasized that she was not apprehended in Meghalaya but had traveled to Ghazipur voluntarily. “I haven’t been able to speak to her yet. Why would my daughter kill her husband? The Meghalaya Police are fabricating stories,” he stated.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the current investigation, Singh mentioned that the family plans to approach Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to advocate for a CBI probe. “Once a CBI inquiry begins, all the officers from that Meghalaya police station will face consequences,” he claimed.
Sonam Raghuvanshi, 24, surrendered at the Nandganj Police Station in Ghazipur earlier today, nearly ten days after the body of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, was discovered in a gorge in Sohra (Cherrapunjee), Meghalaya. The couple had traveled to the state for their honeymoon but went missing on May 23.
According to an official statement from the Meghalaya Police, Sonam is currently in safe custody, and necessary legal protocols are being followed for her transit. Police sources indicate that Sonam was allegedly involved in a relationship with another man, Raj Kushwaha, and conspired with him to murder her husband, purportedly hiring contract killers from Madhya Pradesh under the guise of a vacation.
The investigation took a significant turn when a tourist guide reported that the couple was last seen with three unidentified men. Raja’s decomposed body was found on June 2, and their rented scooter was later discovered abandoned in Sohrarim, with the keys still in the ignition.
Meghalaya’s Director General of Police, Idashisha Nongrang, stated that Sonam Raghuvanshi was actively involved in planning her husband’s murder, claiming she hired contract killers to execute the crime. So far, three suspected hired attackers from Madhya Pradesh have been arrested, while a fourth suspect remains at large.
**FAQ**
**Q: What are the charges against Sonam Raghuvanshi?**
A: Sonam Raghuvanshi is accused of conspiring to murder her husband during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, with allegations of hiring contract killers to carry out the act.
