'Meghalaya is safe': Deputy CM calls for facts before conclusions amid murder probe

Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the murder case involving Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi. 

According to Tynsong, four individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, and Sonam Raghuvanshi surrendered herself in Uttar Pradesh, bringing the total number of accused to five. Efforts are currently underway to bring Sonam to Shillong for further interrogation.

Tynsong expressed frustration over the accusations directed at the people and government of Meghalaya throughout the investigation. He emphasised that with the arrest of the accused, the truth will soon come to light, and those who have blamed Meghalaya will be compelled to retract their statements. 

The Deputy CM asserted that Meghalaya remains safe and cautioned against jumping to conclusions without having complete facts, warning that such speculation only leads to confusion.

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He also lauded the Meghalaya police for their outstanding performance during the investigation, highlighting the tireless efforts of the police force and the state government, including Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who have been working around the clock to resolve the case swiftly.

On the Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam Raghuvanshi case, Vivek Syiem, Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills, says, "Once the team reaches there, they will arrest her and take transit remand... Yes, it appears so (Sonam had a boyfriend)... Two teams of Meghalaya Police are there in MP and one team is going to UP to arrest Sonam... It is a fact that she called up her relatives but all this happened after the raids were conducted... If you look at it logically, all these days she hadn't come out, but last night when Raj Kushwaha and others were caught, suddenly she surfaced. That speaks for itself."