Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi got married on May 11 and traveled to Meghalaya for their honeymoon; shockingly, both reportedly went missing on May 23. Days later, Raja’s body was recovered in a deep gorge beneath Wei Sawdong Falls.
Initially thought to be an accident, the police have now confirmed it as a homicide, revealing Sonam orchestrated the killing by hiring contract killers with the help of her alleged accomplice and lover, Raj Kushawa.
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Without a doubt, this was the most trending story on the internet as well as on news channels. Ironically, the audience couldn’t distinguish which one they were watching.
A leading TV news channel recently aired a segment featuring a live “debate” between the grieving mothers of the victim (Raja Raghuvanshi) and the accused (Raj Kushawa), both of whom were visibly distressed due to the tragedy.
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Instead of reporting on the event responsibly, the news channel opted for sassy music, emotional baiting, and unforgiving questions, making the broadcast seem less like a news report and more like an episode of Bigg Boss.
Social media users were left appalled. One user wrote the media has turned into TRP vultures, with no consideration for those who’ve faced the loss. Another asked if the anchors were planning to solve a murder case on live television.
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Once considered a pillar of democracy, Indian TV news today feels like a parody of itself thanks to the endless shouting, sensationalized storytelling, and narrative spins.
While the police and courts work overtime to uncover the truth and deliver justice, TV anchors have already passed their judgement without second thoughts, discarding ethics and empathy for primetime drama.
It wasn’t always like this. But over time, TV news channels have turned news into entertainment; now most news channels look like reality shows instead of a place for responsible reportage.
Ultimately, a man lost his life in a deeply tragic incident. But instead of unbiased reporting, his story has been packaged as prime-time drama and sold for TRPs, with no signs of answers or accountability.
