You had options but why murder? Kangana Ranaut questions Raja Raghuvanshi's wife Sonam, prime accused in murder case

In a country still reeling from the shock of Raja Raghuvanshi’s brutal murder during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, public outrage has crossed into the world of Bollywood. The case, where Raja’s own wife, Sonam, has been named the prime accused alongside her alleged lover and two others, has not only stunned citizens but also sparked reactions from celebrities. Among the first to voice her dismay is actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, who shared her unfiltered thoughts on Instagram, calling the crime “absurd, cruel, and dumb.”

Known for her fierce and often provocative takes on current events, Kangana questioned the disturbing contradictions in the case. In her Instagram Story, she pointed out how Sonam, who allegedly couldn’t gather the courage to reject the marriage, still managed to orchestrate a calculated murder. The actress expressed disbelief that Sonam neither opted for a divorce nor eloped with her lover, but instead chose a horrifying route—allegedly plotting Raja’s murder with contract killers.

Kangana didn’t hold back, highlighting what she sees as the greater danger of “dumbness” in society. She warned that while intelligent people may cause harm for calculated reasons, those lacking awareness pose a far more unpredictable threat. “We often laugh at them and think they are harmless,” she noted, “but it’s not true. Dumb people should never be taken lightly.”

Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam's case

Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife, Sonam, both from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, went missing during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Raja’s body was later found in a gorge, and Sonam has been named the prime accused in his alleged murder. Meghalaya Police claim she hired contract killers to carry out the crime.

Three others, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Raj Singh Kushwaha, have also been arrested and will be taken to Shillong for further investigation. Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong confirmed the arrests and stated that one suspect remains at large. Sonam surrendered voluntarily, according to authorities. SIT Chief Herbert Pyniaid Kharkongor said the post-mortem revealed Raja had sustained two head injuries.