Chilling Revelation in Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder: Wife and Her Lover Confess to Killing Husband


In a spine-chilling twist to what was supposed to be a romantic honeymoon, newlywed Raja Raghuvanshi was brutally murdered in Meghalaya last month. The case has now taken a dramatic turn with the arrest and confession of his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, and her alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha, who admitted to plotting Raja’s murder.

According to East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem, the murder was a pre-planned conspiracy hatched in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where all three individuals resided. The motive? A mix of personal relationship and joint business interests between Sonam and Raj.

 

The Murder Plot

Raja and Sonam got married on May 11, and soon after, left for a honeymoon trip across Northeast India. Their journey took them through Assam, including a visit to the Kamakhya Temple, and eventually to Sohra (Cherrapunji) in Meghalaya.

On May 23, while trekking to the scenic Wei Sawdong Falls, Raja was reportedly led into a gorge where he was attacked by three hired assailants, allegedly orchestrated by Raj. Police investigations reveal that Sonam was constantly sending her live location to Raj, enabling the attackers to track their movements.

Raja’s body was discovered at the base of the gorge on June 2, over a week after the attack. His identity was confirmed through his mobile phone and smartwatch, found nearby.

 

The Arrests and Confessions

Sonam was later found disoriented at a roadside dhaba in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district on June 8, and taken into custody. Raj Kushwaha was arrested soon after. During interrogation, both confessed to their romantic involvement and their role in the murder.

Authorities have also arrested three other suspects in Indore in connection with the case, who are believed to have helped tamper with evidence and coordinate the crime.

On June 21, the court in Shillong remanded both Sonam and Raj to 13 days of judicial custody.

 

Family Fallout and Public Outrage

The revelations have shocked both families. Sonam’s brother, Govind Raghuvanshi, has publicly denounced her, saying, "We are 100 per cent sure she committed this crime."

On the other side, Raj’s family claims he is being framed. Tragically, Raj’s grandmother, reportedly distressed by his arrest, died of a heart attack days later.

Raja’s grieving mother has demanded the death penalty for all those involved.

 

What’s Next?

The Meghalaya Police are preparing a detailed charge sheet, while further forensic analysis is underway. The case has sparked conversations around marital betrayal, cyber-tracking, and personal safety during travel.

With more arrests likely and pressure mounting for a CBI probe, this case is far from over.

  

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