Friends described 27-year-old Raja Raghuvanshi and 25-year-old Sonam Raghuvanshi as “made for each other” when they got married on May 10, 2025. Less than a month later, Sonam has been jailed on suspicion of orchestrating one of the year’s most horrendous crimes, and Raja has slipped away. According to Meghalaya Police, during their blissful honeymoon in the East Khasi Hills, the newlywed woman hired contract murderers to kill her husband.
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Quick recap
| Key date | Event |
|---|---|
| 10 May | Wedding in Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| 20–22 May | Couple checks into a Shillong hotel; CCTV shows them leaving on a rented scooter for sightseeing (hindustantimes.com) |
| 23 May | Both reported missing after failing to return from the Sohrarim-Nongriat trek |
| 2 June | Raja’s body recovered from a 400-ft gorge near Weisawdong Falls; Sonam still untraceable (newindianexpress.com) |
| 9 June | Sonam “surrenders” in Ghazipur, UP, and is arrested; three alleged assassins held in MP and UP |
How the plot allegedly unfolded
Investigators suspect Sonam Raghuvanshi provided the hired killers her live location while the couple was trekking on May 23, according to Meghalaya DGP I. Nongrang. Later, a local guide reported to the police that he observed “three Hindi-speaking men” strolling alongside Raja, with Sonam trailing behind.
According to police, the three men who were apprehended during nighttime raids have confessed to receiving payment from Sonam to assault Raja, potentially using a machete found close to the scene of the assault. There is still a fourth suspect on the loose.
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Family versus police: two stark narratives
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the main conspirator, turned herself in “under pressure” at the Nandganj police station in Uttar Pradesh, according to the official account.
Sonam’s father demands a CBI investigation, claiming she was abducted and is “innocent.” However, Raja’s family members also want a federal investigation since they believe there are holes in the local investigation.
Potential motivation?
A clear motive has not yet been uncovered by investigators. Local media was informed by police sources that they have begun looking into financial matters, such as the jewelry that was discovered gone from Raja’s body and the reported dispute over post-marriage bills. Charges are based on the IPC’s sections on conspiracy and murder, and as of the present moment, there is no clear motive on file.
Legal road ahead
Sonam and the three alleged accomplices are being transported to Meghalaya on transit remand. Once there, they will face
- IPC 302 (murder)
- IPC 120‑B (criminal conspiracy)
- IPC 201 (causing disappearance of evidence)
If the CBI takes over, the case could move to a special court, potentially delaying trial but widening investigative scope.
A flashpoint in society
The incident has prompted debates about social media’s involvement in eroding marital trust and increasing trends in spousal crimes (Sonam was allegedly using calls for communication while riding the bike). In the era of immediate CCTV and trending hashtags, have extreme cases become more readily apparent, or has the institution that is marriage become more fragile?
“Within seven days the police cracked the case, but the truth will emerge only in court,” Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma posted on X, praising his force’s quick breakthrough.
Conclusion
The Meghalaya honeymoon murder provides an unsettling reminder that idyllic selfies can conceal unsettling facts. TaazaWire will follow each development as the investigation improves, since the facts that are brought to light during the day will decide Raja’s justice as well as offer answers for both families.
When did Raja and Sonam get married?
They were married on 10 May 2025 in Indore.
Where exactly was Raja’s body found?
Inside a deep gorge near Weisawdong Falls, close to the Sohra (Cherrapunji) circuit.
How was Sonam traced after she went missing?
Police triangulated her phone in Uttar Pradesh; she then presented herself at Ghazipur’s Nandganj station, claiming abduction.
How many suspects are in custody?
Four: Sonam and three alleged contract killers. A fifth suspect is being hunted.
Is a CBI inquiry likely?
Both families have written to the Prime Minister seeking a CBI probe. The center has not yet responded.
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