Sonam Raghuvanshi abducted in Meghalaya? Family demands CBI probe in Indore tourist case

The mysterious disappearance of an Indore tourist couple in Meghalaya has taken a grim turn after the body of Raja Raghuvanshi was found deep in a gorge near the Weisawdong parking lot, eight days after the pair went missing during a trek. 

The victim's body was identified by a tattoo and recovered through a challenging drone-assisted operation on Monday morning.

His wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, remains missing, as rescue teams continue search efforts. Authorities have registered a murder case and formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident.

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Family members have called for a CBI investigation, alleging foul play and possible robbery, citing missing belongings like Raja’s phone, ring, and chain.

“There are no CCTV cameras where the body was found. We cannot accuse anyone directly, but we suspect abduction. We urge the CM to hand over the case to the CBI,” said Vipin Raghuvanshi, the victim's brother.

A smartwatch, mobile fragments, and a woman's shirt were among the items recovered from the scene, suggesting the couple may have been together during the incident.

The post-mortem will be conducted at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, to determine the cause of death. Meghalaya Police have not ruled out foul play, and the case has triggered serious safety concerns for tourists in the region.