Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], June 17 (HBTV): A team from the Forensic Crime Scene Unit arrived at Wei Sawdong falls in Sohra on Tuesday to reconstruct the crime scene where Raja Raghuvanshi was murdered.

The reconstruction is being carried out in the presence of the accused—Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raj Kushwaha, Akash, Vishal, and Anand. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Meghalaya Police also reached the site as part of the ongoing investigation.

‘We have recovered a sharp weapon which had been purchased by the accused from Guwahati to commit the murder,’ a senior police official told ANI.

Superintendent of Police (SP) of East Khasi Hills district, Vivek Syiem, confirmed that efforts are underway to file the chargesheet against the accused within the legally stipulated period.

On June 15, the family of the victim raised serious concerns regarding the statements given by Sonam Raghuvanshi and her alleged accomplices. Meghalaya Police had earlier confirmed that Sonam, along with four others, was involved in Raja’s murder. In response, a candle march was held in Indore to demand justice and a deeper probe into the case.

Speaking to ANI, Raja’s brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi, appealed for a narco test to be conducted on the accused, citing inconsistencies in their statements.

‘The way Sonam and Raj are misleading the police is shocking. Once a narco test is done, it will be revealed how much Sonam is lying about it. How all the accused are lying indicates that they may know more about the murder... I cannot talk to Sonam's parents yet. Why haven't they made any statements through the media? For instance, Raj claims Sonam has been tying Rakhi to Govind and him for three years. Doesn't her mother know this? Police need to question her parents. Why have you all hidden this from the media and police?’ he said.

Meanwhile, Raja’s brother, Sachin Raghuvanshi, led the candle march in Indore, expressing the family’s grief and commitment to seeking justice.

‘To get justice for Raja, I will go anywhere in the world... This candle march is organised so that Raja's soul may attain peace...’ he said.

Reacting to the case, Meghalaya BJP President Rikman G Momin condemned attempts to malign the state’s image in the aftermath of the murder.

‘The blame has already been placed on our state, so those who are blaming have to come and apologise to our state. Meghalaya is a safe and tourist-friendly state... Everyone can come to Meghalaya, and we receive everyone as our brothers and sisters. There is no difference; everyone is Indian, and we are Indians. We will work together... I salute the Meghalaya police for cracking this case...’ he said.

According to Meghalaya Police, Sonam Raghuvanshi and four others were involved in the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, who had earlier been reported missing.

(ANI)