India, June 13 -- The Meghalaya Police has uncovered a chilling twist in the murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi. Investigators revealed that the killers had planned to murder an unidentified woman and burn her body to make it appear as Raja's wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi. The intent, police said, was to buy Sonam more time to remain in hiding before the truth came to light.

Vivek Syiem, police superintendent of East Khasi Hills said Raj Kushwaha was the mastermind in the murder plot, and Sonam Raghuvanshi is the co-conspirator, Hindustan Times earlier reported.

The entire conspiracy to eliminate Raja Raghuvanshi was decided in Indore, shortly before his wedding. The accused narrated that there were three other plans related ...