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Raja Raghuvanshi Murder: Seek Help In Case Of Emotional Turmoil, Says Psychiatrist
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"Whenever there is emotional dysregulation, one should ask for help from family, friends, doctor or psychologist," says Dr Neha Aggarwal, Psychiatrist, Fortis Hospital
Amid the debate over the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, allegedly by his wife, Sonam, and her lover, Raj Kushwaha, while on their honeymoon in Meghalaya, psychiatrists have a word of advice – seek help.
Sonam allegedly met Kushwaha two years ago. According to reports, she planned the murder within days of her marriage. Kushwaha hired contract killers, who followed them to Meghalaya where they went on honeymoon on May 20.
Sonam allegedly took Rs 9 lakh from Raja for the honeymoon and also carried some jewellery. Raghuvanshi and Sonam told the family they would visit the Kamakhya Temple in Assam and return soon. But they never booked return tickets.
#MeghalayaTragedy | There could be psychological issues, emotional dis regulation one should seek help and not take such drastic steps: Dr Neha Aggarwal, Psychiatrist @ShivaniGupta_5 | #PlainSpeak — News18 (@CNNnews18) June 10, 2025
While initially it was suspected that the couple was missing, the real story was uncovered after Raghuvanshi's body was found on June 2. Sonam surrendered to the police in UP's Ghazipur on June 9, leading to the arrest of Kushwaha and other three.
Raghuvanshi's parents, just like the rest of the country, has one question – why marry to murder?
Decoding the emotional state behind such an act, Dr Neha Aggarwal, Psychiatrist, Fortis Hospital, on Shivani Gupta's PlainSpeak said, 'We live in a society where marriages are often forced. It is not always that a person has a say. But clearly this act is not justified, if the allegations are true and the accused is guilty."
Aggarwal said, 'There are many aspects to it. We can see the why behind the act after it has happened. There could be psychological disturbances, dysregulation in emotion."
'That is why we always encourage talking and seeking help whenever there is a dilemma. Whenever there is emotional dysregulation, one should ask for help from family, friends, doctor or psychologist. So they can guide you through your emotional turmoil and you do not take drastic steps," she said.
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