In grief, cry for justice: Indore mourns honeymooner murdered in Meghalaya
Indore: The atmosphere in Indore turned heavy with grief on Wednesday as the body of 30-year-old Raja Raghuwanshi, who was brutally murdered while honeymooning in Meghalaya, arrived back home.
His mortal remains reached the airport at 4:45pm. Just after 5:30pm, the body was brought to his residence, where a sea of mourners awaited — not just family and friends, but also neighbours and strangers who had never even met him, but were deeply moved by the tragedy.
The sight outside his home was heart-wrenching. Residents of the colony gathered to pay their respects. Even those who didn't know him personally stood in silent mourning.
Some watched from rooftops, unable to hold back their tears.
"It isn't just the loss of a young man — it was the loss of someone who was known for his gentle nature, friendly demeanour, and the ability to connect with everyone he met. He just got married," an elderly neighbour said through tears. "He used to participate in every local event in the evenings. How can this tragedy be true?"
The final journey to Regional Park crematorium began around 6:45pm.
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Hundreds stood along the roads.
In the days Raja was missing, many hoped he and Sonam were simply out of network range and would soon return. But that hope was shattered when Raja's decomposed body was found in a gorge 11 days later. His wife, Sonam, remains missing, and fears are mounting over her safety.
As his body lay in repose, a chilling message was displayed through posters outside his home and at the crematorium: "I did not die… I was killed," said the posters, demanding a CBI inquiry.
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