Intensified search for missing Indore couple in Meghalaya: authorities and family seek answers
Authorities are intensely searching for Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi, an Indore couple who mysteriously disappeared in Meghalaya. Parliamentarian Shankar Lalwani met with police officials, while the family offered a reward for information. With the search ongoing for six days, investigators are exploring criminal angles after finding the couple's belongings scattered and ruling out an accident.
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Frantic and intensified search by concerned authorities for Indore residents Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi who have disappeared amid mysterious circumstances in Meghalaya is being initiated.Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that Law Enforcement in the High-Altitude Town Area of Sohra at Cherapunjee in East Khasi Hills District in the state have intensified their search to be able to make any headway into the case for the Missing Indore couple.Indore Parliamentarian Shankar Lalwani arrived in Meghalaya State Capital Shillong on Wednesday to meet with senior police officials, including Director General of Police Idashisha Nongrang to take stock of the details into the matter.Earlier, Members of the Raghuvanshi family accompanied him, seeking answers and assistance. The couple's family has reportedly offered a reward of Rs 5 lakh to anyone who can provide a substantial lead regarding their whereabouts.Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav personally reached out to his Meghalaya counterpart, Conrad Sangma, to discuss the case, following which Lalwani made his visit.In a post on his X handle, Lalwani emphasised that ensuring the safety of Indore's citizens remains his top priority.He assured that every possible effort is being made to locate the missing couple.During his meeting with DGP Nongrang, Lalwani revealed that tribal residents in the area where the couple vanished are being questioned, but no concrete leads have emerged.He pointed out that the couple's scooter, their belongings, and the location where they last had breakfast are spread across different areas, suggesting that piecing together these clues could help solve the mystery.He also speculated that something may have happened to them while they were returning.The Indore Parliamentarian has also shared photos of his meeting with DGP Nongrang.The couple has been missing for six days. Local police conducted extensive search operations until late Tuesday night, during which two of their bags were discovered in a ditch near dense bushes. On Wednesday, the search resumed but was halted due to heavy rainfall.Authorities have ruled out the possibility of an accident and are now focusing on a criminal investigation, reports said.Raja, a transport businessman, and Sonam had travelled to Meghalaya for their honeymoon on May 20.They were last seen in Shillong's Sohrarim area on May 23. Their abandoned scooter was discovered near Osara Hills the same day.
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