Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam Raghuvanshi’s role and affair uncovered

A newlywed couple, Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, vanished during their honeymoon in Meghalaya on May 23. Raja’s body was found in a gorge near Weisawdong Falls on June 2. This discovery triggered the Meghalaya honeymoon murder investigation by the state's police.

The police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case. Sonam surrendered in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, while three others—Raj Kushwaha, Vishal Chauhan, and Akash Rajput—were arrested in Indore. Authorities suspect Sonam orchestrated the murder, hiring hitmen to kill her husband, after something went wrong in their marriage.

Motive uncovered

Investigations into the incident of crime revealed frequent communication between Sonam and Raj Kushwaha, hinting at a possible affair. “If you look at it logically, all these days she hadn't come out, but last night, when Raj Kushwaha and others were caught, suddenly she surfaced. That speaks for itself,” said Vivek Syiem, Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills.

Family claims, ongoing probe

Raja’s mother, Uma Raghuwanshi, claimed Sonam booked one-way flight tickets without informing anyone. “Once the team reaches there, they will arrest her and take transit remand... Yes, it appears so (Sonam had a boyfriend)... Two teams of Meghalaya Police are there in MP, and one team is going to UP to arrest Sonam,” Syiem added. Sonam’s father, Devi Singh, denied her involvement, stating, “My daughter cannot kill anyone. I do not trust Meghalaya Police. I still demand a CBI inquiry into the matter.”

Next steps

A Meghalaya police team is coordinating with Uttar Pradesh authorities to take custody of Sonam. The investigation continues to uncover further details. The case has drawn significant attention due to its shocking nature.