Honeymoon murder case: Raja Raghuvanshi's family demands narco test

The murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi has taken a new turn as his family members raised serious questions over the statements made by his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, and her alleged accomplices.

According to police, Raja Raghuvanshi, who was on his honeymoon in Meghalaya, had gone missing before his murder. The investigation led to the arrest of Sonam and four others.

In Indore, Raja's family organised a candle march demanding justice and a deeper investigation.

His brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi, appealed for a narco test on the accused.

Speaking to ANI, he said, "The way Sonam and Raj are misleading the police is shocking. Once a narco test is done, it will be revealed how much Sonam is lying about it. How all the accused are lying indicates that they may know more about the murder... I cannot talk to Sonam's parents yet. Why haven't they made any statements through the media? For instance, Raj claims Sonam has been tying Rakhi to Govind and him for three years. Doesn't her mother know this? Police need to question her parents. Why have you all hidden this from the media and police?"

Raja's brother, Sachin Raghuvanshi, who led the candle march, said, "To get justice for Raja, I will go anywhere in the world... This candle march is organised so that Raja's soul may attain peace..."

Meghalaya BJP president defends state's image

Meghalaya BJP President Rikman G Momin condemned those trying to link the murder to the state's safety. "The blame has already been placed on our state, so those who are blaming have to come and apologise to our state. Meghalaya is a safe and tourist-friendly state... Everyone can come to Meghalaya, and we receive everyone as our brothers and sisters. There is no difference; everyone is Indian, and we are Indians. We will work together... I salute the Meghalaya police for cracking this case," he said.

Government plans to strengthen security laws

Following the incident, the Meghalaya government has decided to revisit the Meghalaya Resident Safety and Security Act (MRSSA). Meghalaya Minister Alexander Laloo Hek said, "During the cabinet meeting yesterday a very important decision was taken to revisit the Meghalaya Resident Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) and the tourists coming to Meghalaya have to be registered."

"We have also decided to install CCTV in all tourist places in Meghalaya as well as in hotels, homestays, lodges," he added.

When asked about Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam Raghuvanshi hiring a Scooty in Shillong, the minister said, "For now, we don't know whether it's illegal or not, but it is being said that they have hired the Scooty from Shillong only."

(With inputs from ANI)