Meghalaya Minister Alexander Laloo Hek strongly defended the state police and government amid criticism from the family of Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi, whose mysterious death in Meghalaya sparked nationwide attention. Hek hit back at allegations, calling them baseless and asserting that the Meghalaya Police acted swiftly and effectively in solving the case.
The controversy erupted after Raja Raghuvanshi’s wife, Sonam, was arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur along with three others in connection with his murder. While Sonam’s family has rejected the police version, Raja’s family has increasingly leaned toward the belief that she may have been involved.
“The truth has now come out,” said Minister Hek while speaking to ANI. “All these days, Raja Raghuvanshi’s family and friends unfairly blamed the Meghalaya Police and even the people of the state. What’s shameful is how they tried to tarnish the state’s image. But our police have done an excellent job, nabbing the culprits within just seven days.”
Hek further suggested legal recourse against those who defamed Meghalaya. “We should file a defamation case against anyone who maligns the image of Meghalaya and its people,” he stated firmly.
Interestingly, Raja’s brother Vipul Raghuvanshi has now expressed confidence in the investigation. He acknowledged that names emerging in the case point to a wider conspiracy and hinted at Sonam’s possible involvement.
“I had no idea about these 3–4 people until I heard their names,” Vipul said. “Raj Kushwaha, Sonam’s employee, used to talk to her frequently. We never imagined she could do something like this. But with these names coming out, I believe the Meghalaya government is not wrong in its claims.”
He reiterated the family’s demand for strict punishment for the accused, adding, “I’ve never met Raj Kushwaha; I’ve only heard his name. But Sonam could be involved.”
As the investigation unfolds, the case continues to generate widespread public and media interest, with sharp exchanges between the victim’s family and officials highlighting tensions over trust in the judicial process and regional sentiment.
