PTIThe body of Indore based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi was brought to his Sahakar Nagar home on Wednesday. Raghuvanshi's body was brought to his home a little after 5:30. It was received by a large number of people consisting of friends, family, colony residents and even strangers who didn't even know him but were moved by the tragedy. Some people stood on their roofs visibly moved by the unfortunate incident.The family has hung a banner outside their Sahakar Nagar home demanding a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
“Raja’s soul calls out to the central government and the state government – I am not dead, I have been killed. CBI should conduct the inquiry,” reads the banner, also featuring wedding photos of the couple, as reported by PTI
Hundreds of people lined the streets from his home to the Regional Park crematorium and a poster outside reiterated the demands for a CBI inquiry and the words, "I didn't die...I was killed."
The body of Indore based transporter Raja Raghuvanshi (29) was found in a deep gorge near a waterfall in Sohra area (also known as Cherrapunji) of the East Khasi Hills district on Monday, while a search for his wife Sonam, is underway.
Raja, who went missing with his wife Sonam on May 23 after leaving a homestay in Nongriat village, was found dead on June 2, some 20 km from where they were last seen, Meghalaya officials confirmed to PTI
The couple had arrived in Mawlakhiyat on May 22, parked their rented scooter, and descended over 3,000 steps to visit the famed living root bridges. Their abandoned scooter was found outside a café on May 24, prompting a search operation hindered by heavy rains, officials said to PTI.
Raja’s elder brother Sachin Raghuvanshi told PTI, “We want a CBI inquiry as soon as possible into my brother’s murder and daughter-in-law Sonam’s disappearance. Otherwise, we will have to stage a sit-in protest.” He also said, “Along with my brother's wallet, the gold chain and ring he was wearing when he went to Meghalaya for his honeymoon are also missing.”
“Raja’s soul calls out to the central government and the state government – I am not dead, I have been killed. CBI should conduct the inquiry,” reads the banner, also featuring wedding photos of the couple, as reported by PTI
Hundreds of people lined the streets from his home to the Regional Park crematorium and a poster outside reiterated the demands for a CBI inquiry and the words, "I didn't die...I was killed."
"It isn't just the loss of a young man — it was the loss of someone who was known for his gentle nature, friendly demeanour, and the ability to connect with everyone he met. He just got married," an elderly neighbour said through tears. "He used to participate in every local event in the evenings. How can this tragedy be true?". As reported by TOI.
The body of Indore based transporter Raja Raghuvanshi (29) was found in a deep gorge near a waterfall in Sohra area (also known as Cherrapunji) of the East Khasi Hills district on Monday, while a search for his wife Sonam, is underway.
Raja, who went missing with his wife Sonam on May 23 after leaving a homestay in Nongriat village, was found dead on June 2, some 20 km from where they were last seen, Meghalaya officials confirmed to PTI
The couple had arrived in Mawlakhiyat on May 22, parked their rented scooter, and descended over 3,000 steps to visit the famed living root bridges. Their abandoned scooter was found outside a café on May 24, prompting a search operation hindered by heavy rains, officials said to PTI.
Raja's friends and family were hoping that the reason why he and his wife couldn't be contacted was because of network issues. After the discovery of his body that theory has been laid to rest while the search for his wife continues.
Police have recovered a bloodstained machete believed to have been used in Raja’s killing. The search for Sonam continues.
Raja’s elder brother Sachin Raghuvanshi told PTI, “We want a CBI inquiry as soon as possible into my brother’s murder and daughter-in-law Sonam’s disappearance. Otherwise, we will have to stage a sit-in protest.” He also said, “Along with my brother's wallet, the gold chain and ring he was wearing when he went to Meghalaya for his honeymoon are also missing.”
(With inputs from TOI and PTI)
