From Vows to Violence: Sonam Raghuvanshi’s Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Saga

Indore Murder Case: Raja Raghuvanshi, who reached Meghalaya for honeymoon 9 days after marriage, had no idea that this would be the last journey of his life. On 23 May, Raja was last seen with his wife Sonam Raghuvanshi in Nongriat village in Shillong. After which everything changed. Both of them suddenly went missing. A few days later, Raja's body was found in a ditch, but there was no trace of Sonam. But now, 17 days after her disappearance, Sonam has been recovered from Ghazipur. Police claim that Sonam Raghuvanshi got her husband Raja Raghuvanshi killed by hiring a contract killer. According to the police, Sonam has surrendered before the police in Ghazipur.Their marriage, celebrated with joy, promised a bright future. What began as a romantic escape spiraled into a chilling murder mystery, with Sonam, the blushing bride, emerging as the prime suspect.

A Calculated Conspiracy

Meghalaya Police uncovered a shocking plot, alleging Sonam hired contract killers to eliminate Raja. A tourist guide’s account of seeing the couple with three men near Nongriat on May 23, combined with hotel CCTV footage, provided crucial clues. Three accomplices were arrested, confessing to the murder, with hints of an extramarital affair as Sonam’s motive. The investigation, led by a Special Investigation Team, faced challenges from heavy rains but persisted, revealing a web of betrayal beneath the couple’s vows.

Sonam’s 17-Day Vanishing Act

After Raja’s death, Sonam disappeared, triggering a 17-day manhunt across states. Her trail went cold until June 8, 2025, when she surfaced at 1 AM at Kashi Dhaba in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, over 1,600 km from Shillong. Disoriented, she made a video call to her brother, alerting the dhaba owner, who contacted police via 112. 

A Family Divided

Sonam’s father, Devi Singh, claims she’s innocent, accusing police of framing her and demanding a CBI probe. Raja’s family, grappling with grief, seeks answers through Sonam’s upcoming testimony. As she awaits transfer to Meghalaya for court proceedings, the case captivates India, a stark reminder of how love can twist into violence. The saga of Sonam’s honeymoon-turned-horror continues to unfold, leaving lingering questions about truth and justice.