Sonam Raghuvanshi Arrested: Details of Discovery and Investigation
Sonam Raghuvanshi's Discovery and Arrest
A senior police official from Uttar Pradesh has provided additional information regarding the apprehension of Sonam Raghuvanshi. The 24-year-old was located near a roadside eatery on the Varanasi-Ghazipur highway on Monday. Initially, she was taken to Sadar Hospital for medical attention before being moved to the Sakhi One Stop Centre, as stated by Amitabh Yash, ADG Law and Order in Uttar Pradesh.
Circumstances Surrounding Sonam's Arrest
On Monday, reports indicated that Sonam was found and detained by the Ghazipur police. It was revealed that she had contacted her brother to assure him of her safety. This prompted the Madhya Pradesh police to be notified, and they proceeded to take her into custody.
According to Vipul Raghuvanshi, Sonam's brother, he received information about her whereabouts around 2 AM from another brother, Govind. They subsequently alerted the Uttar Pradesh police, who then took her into custody.
Vipul mentioned, 'I spoke to Govind around 2 AM. He informed me that Sonam was located in Uttar Pradesh. After we reached out to the UP Police, she was taken into custody. She did not surrender. We will not accept that Sonam is guilty unless she admits to it.'
He further expressed that the family is unaware of how Sonam ended up in Ghazipur and has requested the Madhya Pradesh Police and the CBI to investigate the matter.
Allegations Against Sonam Raghuvanshi
Meanwhile, Meghalaya's DGP, Idashisha Nongrang, indicated that Sonam is suspected of being involved in the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon, allegedly hiring assassins for the act. Meghalaya's Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, confirmed that three attackers have been arrested, and efforts are ongoing to capture one more.
#WATCH | Indore, MP: On Sonam Raghuvanshi found near Ghazipur, UP, Vipul Raghuvanshi, brother of Raja Raghuvanshi, says, "I spoke to Govind around 2 AM. He informed me that Sonam was found in Uttar Pradesh. After we contacted UP Police, Sonam was taken by the police. She did not… https://t.co/AGDc6ZeozK pic.twitter.com/zQh5xJmPLP
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CM Sangma tweeted, 'In just 7 days, a significant breakthrough has been made by the #meghalayapolice in the Raja murder case… Three assailants from Madhya Pradesh have been arrested, a female has surrendered, and operations are ongoing to apprehend one more assailant… well done #meghalayapolice.'
Background of the Case
It is important to note that Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife, Sonam, both hailing from Indore in Madhya Pradesh, went missing during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Raja's body was discovered in a gorge at Sohrarim near Cherrapunji on June 2. The couple had tied the knot on May 11 and embarked on their honeymoon on May 20. They were last seen on May 23, and their phones were turned off by that evening.