Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case Update: The chilling case of the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case has shocked the nation. Sonam Raghuvanshi, a newlywed from Indore, has been arrested by Meghalaya and Uttar Pradesh police for allegedly killing her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raja Raghuvanshi got married on May 11, 2025.
Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Tragedy
Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raja Raghuvanshi set out on their honeymoon on May 20, 2025, arriving in Meghalaya's Cherrapunjee (Sohra). They stayed overnight in Nongriat village after trekking the famous Living Root Bridge on May 22, 2025. On 23 May 23, 2025, they left the homestay in Mawlakhiat but never returned. Their rented scooter was found abandoned the following day.
Discovery of Raja Raghuvanshi's Body
On June 2, 2025, a drone operated by the National Disaster Response Force and State police located Raja’s decomposed body in a gorge beneath Wei Sawdong Falls.
Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case Investigation Breakthrough
Key witness: A local tourist guide, Albert Pde, observed the couple on May 23, 2025, accompanied by three unidentified men on the trek. He shared, “The woman trailed behind the man who was speaking with the other three. I did not understand what they were discussing, as I am not conversant in Hindi.”
Arrests made: Meghalaya Police arrested three suspects from Madhya Pradesh and UP, who confessed that Sonam had hired them to kill Raja.
Sonam’s surrender: On June 9, 2025, Sonam Raghuvanshi was detained after she came and surrendered at a police station in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur.
Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case: Allegations
Meghalaya Director General of Police, Idashisha Nongrang confirmed that Sonam Raghuvanshi allegedly planned her husband’s murder by hiring contract killers. Four people, including three suspected attackers from Madhya Pradesh, have been arrested. A local guide told police the couple was last seen with three unidentified men, a key detail that shifted the investigation toward foul play.
Meanwhile, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma praised the quick developments in the case, sharing his appreciation on social media for the efforts made by the police and investigation teams.
A police officer in Sohra said, “We hope to find out the motive behind the murder after interrogating the arrested suspects.”
Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case: Timeline
May 20, 2025 - Couple left for honeymoon
May 22, 2025 - Reached Nongriat
May 23, 2025 - Couple went missing reported
June 2, 2025 - Raja’s body found in the gorge
June 9, 2025 - Sonam surrenders and suspects arrested
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Sonam Raghuvanshi (Wife of Raja Raghuvanshi) Surrenders
Sonam was taken into custody after she turned herself in at a police station in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, just days after her husband Raja Raghuvanshi’s body was found in a deep gorge, according to Meghalaya Police. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Meghalaya later arrested three men linked to Raja’s murder. Two of them are from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, while the third is from Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh. Indore Police supported the operation and worked closely with officers from the East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya. The arrests were made late on the night of 8 June 2025, as confirmed by Police Commissioner Santosh Kumar Singh.
In a major twist in the murder case of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, his wife Sonam Raghuvanshi has reportedly admitted to being involved in the crime, as per police sources.
According to reports, Sonam confessed during police questioning. Although such confessions aren't valid in court unless made before a magistrate, her statement is now a key part of the investigation.
Sonam married 29-year-old Raja on May 11 in Indore. Just ten days later, they left for their honeymoon in Meghalaya. By May 23, both had gone missing. On June 2, Raja’s body was found in a deep gorge in the East Khasi Hills. Sonam reappeared on June 8 in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, claiming she was ill. She surrendered to police and was taken into custody.
Meghalaya Police said Sonam confessed again during questioning in front of another accused, Raj Kushwaha — her alleged boyfriend.
Kushwaha, 21, worked for Sonam’s family and was reportedly in a relationship with her both before and after her marriage. Police believe the two planned Raja’s murder together.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma’s Statement
Within 7 days a major breakthrough has been achieved by the #meghalayapolice in the Raja murder case … 3 assailants who are from Madhya Pradesh have been arrested, female has surrendered and operation still on to catch 1 more assailant .. well done #meghalayapolice
— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) June 9, 2025
Multiple search teams, including local police, the National and State Disaster Response Forces, local volunteers, drones, and sniffer dogs, were deployed to trace Sonam after she was reported missing but their efforts didn’t lead to her. During the search, a woman’s shirt and a raincoat, believed to have been used by her, were discovered near the spot where the murder took place. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma later applauded the police for solving the ‘Raja murder case’, which had raised serious concerns about the impact on the State’s tourism image.
He also said, “The police achieved a major breakthrough within seven days. The female [Sonam] has surrendered, and the operation is on to catch one more assailant.”
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