In the face of unforgiving weather and impossible terrain, the Meghalaya Police have become the unwavering force of hope.
For ten relentless days, over a hundred personnel from East Khasi Hills—divided into four search and rescue teams—have braved nature’s wrath in a desperate mission to find a missing honeymooning couple from Indore.
This isn’t just a search.
It’s a battle—against time, against the rain, and against the silence that’s slowly consuming hope.
Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi arrived in Nongriat on May 22 to begin a new chapter of their life together. But just a day later, they vanished. On May 24, their abandoned scooty was found near Sohrarim. Since then, the trail has gone cold.
As the clock ticks, hope wrestles with despair. The anxious family of Raja and his wife clings to the faintest possibility that their loved ones will return safely. For them, every passing moment feels like an eternity.
And yet, nature shows no mercy.
In the last five days, Sohra has recorded 796 mm of rainfall. RKM Sohra clocked a staggering 993.6 mm, while Mawsynram stood close behind at 774.5 mm. These numbers are more than just statistics—they represent rising rivers, landslides, and slippery cliffs that challenge every step of the search.
But through it all, Meghalaya Police have stood tall.
Clad in soaked uniforms, with ropes in hand and hope in heart, they’ve scoured ravines, traced treacherous terrain, and pushed through fatigue. Their courage refuses to bow to nature’s fury.
The visuals speak louder than words—men and women risking their lives in rain-drenched gorges, holding on to every thread of possibility. Every effort is a prayer in motion.
Ten days. No sign. And yet—no giving up.
East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem affirmed,
“Yes despite rains it is continuing.”
This is more than a rescue.
It is a testimony to service, to human grit, and to the unspoken bond between those who protect… and those who wait.
But as time runs out, the family’s desperation grows deeper.
Vipin Raghuvanshi, brother of the missing Raja, made a heartfelt plea—appealing directly to the government and Union Home Ministry for stronger support.
“Despite all efforts by the Police administration, my brother and his wife are missing for the last 10 days now. I only appeal to the Chief Minister—if possible, take the help of Central Paramilitary forces which will help in the Search and Rescue Operations. A lot of time has passed, and I request the involvement of the Central Paramilitary. At the same time, I request Union Home Minister Amit Shah ji to approve involvement of central forces,” the brother said.
As the rain continues to fall over the cloud-kissed cliffs of Sohra, Meghalaya watches with bated breath… waiting for a miracle to rise from the mist.
