Vivek Syiem, the Superintendent of Police in East Khasi Hills, said today that during investigation, both Raj and Sonam have admitted to being in a relationship.Sonam Rahuvanshi and her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha, who had allegedly conspired and killed her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, have admitted to their relationship, the Meghalaya police have said. The state’s Special Investigation Team, which is investigating the shocking honeymoon murder, have dismissed the victim’s family’s demand for a narco test on the woman, saying they have all the evidence needed.
Results of a narco-analysis is not admissible in court.
Vivek Syiem, the Superintendent of Police in East Khasi Hills, said today that during investigation, both Raj and Sonam have admitted to being in a relationship.
“They have already admitted to the crime. We have done the reconstruction (of the crime scene). They have shown us. We have got the evidence in the place of… I don’t see the reason why we should perform (naro analysis test) at this stage,” Mr Syiem said.
“Narco test is done usually when there’s no evidence at all, and Narco analysis is actually banned by the Supreme Court,” he added. Mr Syiem said the case is being carefully unraveled with an emphasis on building strong, admissible evidence rather than relying solely on confessional statements. The objective is to construct a legally sustainable chargesheet at the earliest.
While the specific motive for the murder was not explicitly stated as “money”, the officer indicated that their desire to remove the victim, Raja, from the scenario was linked to their relationship and business aspirations.
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