Story of Raja Raghuwanshi
When we hear the name Raghuwanshi, we immediately think of Lord Shri Ram, the embodiment of virtue and righteousness. But today, we are not speaking of Lord Ram, but of a common man of our times—Raja Raghuwanshi—a person like you and me, whose life took a tragic and unexpected turn.
Raja Raghuwanshi, an ordinary man, dreamt of a happy, married life. Like many others, he created a profile on a matrimonial website, hoping to find a life partner. That hope turned into reality when his match was fixed with Sonam Raghuwanshi. With family blessings on both sides, the two were married. They even travelled to Shillong, Meghalaya, for their honeymoon—an event that was meant to mark the beginning of their joyful life together.
But fate had something else in store. Raja Raghuwanshi was brutally murdered during their honeymoon. What followed was even more shocking: Sonam went missing for a few days and later called her brother from a roadside eatery in Uttar Pradesh, where she surrendered to the police.
During the investigation, it was revealed that Sonam Raghuwanshi had masterminded the murder of her husband, allegedly in collaboration with her lover Raj Kushwaha and his associates. They not only meticulously planned the murder but reportedly confessed to it during police interrogation.
It is hard to imagine that someone whom Raja trusted to be his life partner could turn out to be the orchestrator of his death. The chilling details of this case go beyond the script of any crime thriller. If you wish to understand the complete planning behind this, a video link is provided here:
📺 Watch full case analysis on YouTube
(If the link doesn’t open, search “Sonam Raghuwanshi Case – Nitin Shukla” on YouTube.)
This tragic incident brings up difficult and uncomfortable questions.
Of course, anyone—man or woman—has the right to choose their life partner. If one is not ready for marriage, or does not wish to be with a particular person, that should be respected. But taking someone’s life, betraying their trust in such a horrifying way, is not only unlawful—it’s inhuman.
We, as a society, rightly and strongly voice our support when women are victims of violence or injustice—be it in cases like the Nirbhaya incident, the Kolkata RG Kar Medical College case, or Vaishnavi Hagwane’s dowry death. The public, including men, have come together to demand justice and accountability.
However, it’s equally important to acknowledge that there are also cases where men have suffered—sometimes even lost their lives—due to emotional abuse, false allegations, or physical violence. In some instances, the mental strain has pushed them to suicide.
For instance:
Atul Subhash Case
Atul Subhash, a young man from Bengaluru, died by suicide reportedly due to harassment by his wife and a female judge. Despite the seriousness of the case, the accused women are yet to face legal consequences.
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Nishant Baranwal Case
Nishant Baranwal also took his life after allegedly enduring prolonged mental harassment by his wife.
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Saurabh Rajput Case
Saurabh Rajput, a young man from Meerut, was reportedly murdered by his wife and her lover in a particularly gruesome act.
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There are many such stories—too many to list here.
What these cases highlight is that violence and cruelty know no gender. While legal protections for women are essential and justly in place due to historical and ongoing issues of abuse, it is equally important to ensure that laws are not misused, and that men’s suffering is not ignored or minimized.
Is this men vs women issue?
The issue is not about men versus women—it’s about justice and empathy for all. When a woman is harmed, society—especially men—often stand up for her. We saw this with Vaishnavi Hagwane’s case, where men were among the loudest voices demanding justice.
But when someone like Raja Raghuwanshi is brutally murdered, the same collective outrage is often missing. We must ask: why is the empathy so one-sided? Shouldn’t fairness demand that we stand by all victims—regardless of gender?
Furthermore, while there is widespread awareness and discussion around issues like dowry deaths, similar attention is rarely given to the misuse of maintenance (alimony) laws. While alimony is a rightful support in many genuine cases, instances where men are made to surrender their entire life’s earnings after very short-lived marriages raise important questions about fairness and reform.
Again, the point here is not to deny the very real and grave challenges that many women face—dowry abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault. These are horrifying realities that deserve strong action and ongoing social reform.
At the same time, ignoring or downplaying the struggles that men face does no good for gender equality. Both Raja Raghuwanshi and Vaishnavi Hagwane were victims. Both lost their lives to betrayal and cruelty. Both deserve justice. Both deserve our voices.
This article’s only purpose is to invite balanced conversation—where men, too, are heard, supported, and defended when wronged. Just as women deserve allies, men do too.
There are men like Raja Raghuwanshi in this world—who trusted, loved, and were betrayed in the most unimaginable ways. Their stories need to be told. Their justice needs to be pursued.
Let’s stand together—not for one gender over another—but for truth, fairness, and justice.
Written by :
Avinash Vishwanath Baaiskar (Instagram ID :- @avinash_v_baiskar4)
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