Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder: Wife Sonam Raghuvanshi Allegedly Paid ₹20 Lakh to Kill Husband Raja
In a chilling development in the Meghalaya murder case, police have revealed that Sonam Raghuvanshi allegedly orchestrated the brutal killing of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon, offering ₹20 lakh to contract killers to execute the crime
Meghalaya Murder Case: In a shocking revelation, the Meghalaya Police have uncovered a sinister plot behind the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, allegedly orchestrated by his newlywed wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi. The couple, who had arrived in the picturesque hills of Meghalaya for their honeymoon, became the center of a chilling crime that has gripped the nation.
The Honeymoon That Turned Deadly
Raja and Sonam, married just days before their trip, were expected to be celebrating their new life together. Instead, on November 12, 2024, Raja’s body was found in a remote gorge near a waterfall in Sohra, with injuries suggesting a brutal attack. Initially thought to be an accident, the case took a dramatic turn when police uncovered evidence pointing to a premeditated murder. Sonam, 28, allegedly hired three assailants, paying them ₹20 lakh to kill her husband in a plot driven by motives still under investigation.
A Conspiracy Unraveled
Meghalaya Police, through their investigation dubbed 'Operation Honeymoon,' arrested Sonam and her alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha, along with three hired killers. Interrogations revealed that Sonam had planned the murder meticulously, leveraging her lover’s connections to arrange the hit. The killers, lured by the promise of ₹20 lakh, ambushed Raja during a supposed sightseeing trip, staging the scene to look like a tragic fall. Financial transactions traced by the police confirmed the payment, exposing the depth of the conspiracy.
Motive Behind the Murder
While the exact motive remains unclear, preliminary investigations suggest a mix of personal and financial reasons. Sources close to the case hint at Sonam’s dissatisfaction with the marriage and her relationship with Kushwaha as key factors. Raja, a successful textile merchant, reportedly had significant assets, raising questions about whether inheritance played a role.
Nation in Shock
The case has sparked outrage, with the betrayal of a honeymoon turning deadly resonating across India. As the investigation continues, questions linger about what drove Sonam to such extremes. The trial promises to unravel more details of this tragic tale of love turned lethal.
