Tura: The Mothers’ Union in Tura has expressed deep sorrow and condemnation over the tragic death of Raja Raghuwanshi, a tourist from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, who was allegedly murdered while visiting Sohra in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district.
The Union also urged authorities to intensify efforts to locate Sonam Raghuwanshi, the deceased’s wife, who remains missing.
In an official statement released on Thursday, the organisation conveyed its condolences to the bereaved family and called the incident “horrific and unfortunate.”
The couple was reportedly on their honeymoon when they went missing on May 23. Raja’s body was later found in a gorge, while search operations for Sonam are ongoing.
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family. We strongly condemn this act and call on the authorities to ensure that the perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice,” the statement said.
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The Union emphasised the need for urgent and exemplary action from law enforcement, urging both the state government and district administration to prioritise the safety of tourists visiting scenic locations like Sohra, one of Meghalaya’s most popular destinations.
“The safety of all visitors must be treated as a matter of utmost importance. We appeal to the Government of Meghalaya to review and reinforce security measures at all tourist hotspots to prevent such tragedies in the future,” said Sume C. B. Sangma, Secretary of the Mothers’ Union.
