• By Tanya Garg
  • Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:26 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Chum Darang stands out in support of the Northeastern states in the face of hatred that have surrounded them since the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya. She believes it is unfair to generalise and hold a whole state accountable for a crime. The murder of Indore-based businessman in Meghalaya sparked a debate about the state's tourism industry as travel agencies face cancellations. 

Chum Darang responded to the entire controversy by defending India's northeast on her Instagram stories. She wrote, "This Raja Raghuvanshi case had me shook beyond words. I am sure everyone was worried for the 'wife' after the news of Raja being found. But never did I think she would be behind all this. Breaks my heart."

Chum Darang stated that a lot of people were pointing the finger at the community and the Northeast area. Even while crimes do happen in the region, its unfair to place the entire region at fault. "Also, I saw a lot of people were blaming the locals, the state, the region, to find out what? I am not saying NE states mein crime hota nehi hai, but sidha logon pe ungli uthana acchi baat nehi hai ((I am not saying the northeast states are crime free, but it is wrong to point fingers at the people). My condolences," she continued. 

Chum Daran Instagram story

(Chum Darang Instagram story)

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All About Raja Raghuvanshi's Murder In Meghalaya

Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam were in Meghalaya for their honeymoon. On May 23, while exploring the picturesque Weisawdong Falls close to Sohra (Cherrapunji), the couple apparently vanished. Raja's body was found in a steep gorge ten days later, on June 2. When Sonam went missing herself and neglected to report his absence, the case got suspect.

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The Meghalaya Police later made a significant breakthrough when they detained Sonam and three other suspects. During their honeymoon, Raja was allegedly murdered by men hired by his wife, according to Meghalaya DGP I Nongrang.