Raj Kushwaha Used To Call Sonam Raghuvanshi 'Sister', Claims Accused's Family

Raj Kushwaha's family has denied his involvement in Raja Raghuvanshi's murder, claiming that he's being framed. They said Raj considered Sonam, the victim's wife, a sister and they weren't lovers.

Sonam Raghuvanshi

Source : UP Police

The family of Raj Kushwaha, accused of helping Sonam Raghuvanshi murder her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, has claimed that he is being falsely implicated. Raj's sister strongly denied the allegations, saying, "My brother could never do such a thing. He's being trapped in a conspiracy."

When asked about Raj's alleged relationship with Sonam, the sister dismissed the claim outright. She said: "How can my brother be in a relationship with her? He used to call her 'didi' [sister]. Their bond was more like that of a servant and employer. How can anyone believe this relationship theory?"

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'Sole Earner In The Family'

Raj's sister also highlighted the family's financial dependence on him. "There is no one else earning in our house. Only my brother worked and supported us. Now that he's in jail, how will we survive?"

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Raj Kushwaha's sister, says "Vicky and Raj both are my brothers. They can never do something like this. My brother Raj did not go anywhere. You can ask the people at… pic.twitter.com/EHeQ2WKPIH

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She pleaded for justice, insisting Raj was innocent and never travelled to Shillong as claimed. "He never left town. He's being deliberately framed. Everyone who knows him knows he couldn't do this," she said.

Mother Labels Arrest A Conspiracy

Raj Kushwaha's mother echoed the same sentiment. Speaking to the media, she said, "My son is innocent. The police arrested him without any reason. They are lying; there's no truth in their statements." She added, "Raj is a hardworking man who shoulders responsibility for our family. This is a planned conspiracy to trap him."

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Raj Kushwaha's mother says, "My son cannot do anything like this. He is just 20 years old... He is my everything... My son worked in Sonam's… pic.twitter.com/twqpT2JC28

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Raj Kushwaha's Family Background

Raj used to live with his mother and three sisters. His father passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic. Police reportedly tracked frequent phone calls between Raj and Sonam through call detail records, which played a key role in the investigation. He was arrested during a joint operation by Indore and Shillong police teams.

Sonam in Custody, Police Secure Transit Remand

Sonam was flown to Guwahati on Tuesday at 12:40 PM. From there, she is being taken to Shillong by road. Meghalaya Police have secured a five-day transit remand for further questioning.

Raja Raghuvanshi's body was found on June 2 in a deep gorge near the Viewpoint Parking Lot in Meghalaya. The couple had reportedly gone missing on May 23, prompting an initial missing person's case that later turned into a murder investigation after Raja's body was recovered. Sonam reportedly surrendered on June 8 in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur.