New Name Emerges In Meghalaya Murder: Who Is Jitendra Raghuvanshi And Why Is He Under Scanner?

Last Updated:June 12, 2025, 11:14 IST

After Raja’s death, discrepancies in Sonam’s statements raised suspicions. Shillong Police confronted her with evidence, leading to her confession.

Sonam Raghuvanshi was arrested from UP's Ghazipur (News18 Hindi)

As the probe into the shocking Meghalaya honeymoon murder deepens, a new name —Jitendra Raghuvanshi — has come to light, potentially adding a fresh layer to the ongoing investigation.

Jitendra is allegedly the person whose bank account was used by Sonam Raghuvanshi to make an initial payment to the hired killers of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, on May 23. This financial link has now placed him under the scanner, giving the case a new twist.

Also Read: Sonam Admits To Involvement In Husband Raja Raghuvanshi’s Murder: Sources

Sonam’s brother Govind Raghuvanshi, while speaking to the media on Wednesday, confirmed that Jitendra is their cousin. He further claimed that Sonam’s UPI account was registered in Jitendra’s name, although he did not explain why it wasn’t created under her own name, Hindustan Times reported.

Following this revelation, speculation arose over possible hawala transactions and links to the family’s business dealings. However, Govind refuted these claims, telling The New Indian Express that Jitendra is merely a junior employee in their family-run enterprise. He said Jitendra’s account held the family’s money and was routinely used for regular business transactions.

Also Read: Raja Raghuvanshi’s Mother Accuses Sonam Of Black Magic, Murder: ‘She Cast A Dark Spell’

Meanwhile, the Meghalaya Police have arrested five people in connection with Raja’s murder—Sonam, her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha, and three others: Vishal Chauhan, Akash Rajput, and Anand Kurmi. All five were taken into custody and remanded to eight days of police custody on Wednesday. The emergence of Jitendra’s name now raises further questions about the financial trail behind the plot.

Case Diary

Sonam Raghuvanshi allegedly conspired with her lover Raj Kushwaha and three hired men to murder her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. She reportedly made the first payment to the hitmen on May 23 using a UPI account registered in her cousin Jitendra Raghuvanshi’s name.

Also See: Sonam’s Brother Govind Apologises To Raghuvanshi Family, Disowns Her

After Raja’s death, discrepancies in Sonam’s statements raised suspicions. Shillong Police confronted her with evidence, leading to her confession. All five accused were arrested and sent to Meghalaya on police remand for further investigation.

Abhro Banerjee

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