INDORE: The father of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya alleged that his son’s wife Sonam — the prime accused in the case — believed in "tantra-mantra" (black magic) and may have used it on Raja.
Sonam (25), spouse of Raja, along with her suspected paramour Raj Kushwah (20) and three associates of Kushwah, were taken into custody for their suspected role in the killing.
Raja disappeared on May 23 while on his honeymoon trip to Meghalaya, and his remains were discovered on June 2 in a steep ravine adjacent to a waterfall in Sohra (alternatively called Cherrapunji) situated in East Khasi Hills district.
After the thirteenth day rituals at Raja Raghuvanshi's house in Indore, his father Ashok Raghuvanshi said, "On Sonam's behest, Raja hung a bundle-like thing on the main door of our house. Sonam had told Raja that by hanging it, the household will not be affected by any evil eye."
"After Raja's murder, I feel Sonam believes in tantra mantra and she used it on my son. After the murder, this bundle was removed from the house. Those guilty of killing my son should be hanged," the distraught father said.
Raja Raghuvanshi's mother, Uma, said both her son and Sonam "mangliks" (having Mars in their horoscopes), and their marriage was solemnised in a traditional ceremony at a "muhurat"(auspicious time) recommended by an astrologer from the bride’s side.
"Sonam stayed at our house for only four days after marriage and went to her maternal home as per tradition. We happily sent her off to her maternal home. If I ever meet her, the only thing I will ask is why did she get my son killed," Uma said.
The couple tied the knot on May 11 and departed for their honeymoon to Meghalaya on May 20.
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