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Shocking Honeymoon Betrayal: 7 Chilling Facts About How Sonam Raghuwanshi Allegedly Murdered Her Husband Raja in Meghalaya

June 11, 2025

🔍 A Chilling True Crime Story That Shook the Nation They were young, in love, and had just tied the knot in a dreamy Indore wedding. But within days, one of them would end up dead—and the other, at the center of a murder investigation. This is the haunting story of Sonam Raghuwanshi, who allegedly plotted and executed the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuwanshi, during their honeymoon in the serene hills of Meghalaya. What was supposed to be the start of a happy life together turned into one of India’s most chilling betrayal cases.

"Sonam and Raja Raghuwanshi smiling on honeymoon in Meghalaya before the tragedy"
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“From Love to Loss: The Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder That Shocked India”

💍 The Perfect Couple – Or So It Seemed

Sonam and Raja Raghuwanshi married on May 11, 2025, in a lavish ceremony in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Their social media pages showed a couple very much in love—travel photos, smiling selfies, and promises of forever.

Friends described Sonam as ambitious and independent, while Raja was soft-spoken and family-oriented. But beneath the smiles, there were growing tensions that no one noticed—or perhaps, no one took seriously.


✈️ A Honeymoon to Remember… For All the Wrong Reasons

The couple set off for a honeymoon in Meghalaya, one of the most beautiful and remote states in Northeast India. After exploring Shillong, they headed to the famed Nongriat root bridges—a lush, forested area with limited network coverage and few tourists.

According to police reports, the couple was last seen together near Tyrna village, where they checked into a local guesthouse. CCTV footage shows them laughing and carrying backpacks. But what happened after that remains a terrifying mystery—until the bodies were discovered.


⚰️ The Discovery of Raja’s Body

On May 15, Raja Raghuwanshi’s body was found in a deep forested gorge, near a trekking route between Tyrna and Nongriat. He had multiple blunt injuries, and early reports suggest he was pushed or struck fatally before falling.

Shockingly, Sonam was missing at first—raising concerns she may have been abducted or killed too. But when she surfaced hours later with scratches and vague explanations, the story began to unravel.


🔍 The Investigation Takes a Turn

During initial questioning, Sonam told police they had been attacked by unidentified men, and that she managed to escape. But her story had inconsistencies:

  • There were no signs of struggle where she claimed it happened.

  • Locals reported seeing Sonam arguing loudly with Raja earlier that day.

  • Most damning of all: her call logs and messages revealed communication with an unknown third party—a man believed to be an ex-lover or accomplice.

Police began to suspect that this wasn’t an outside attack. This was a premeditated murder, carefully planned and executed.

 

"Crime scene in Meghalaya forest where Raja’s body was discovered"
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🧠 Motive: Love, Greed, or Escape?

Investigators unearthed a possible motive behind the killing:

  • Sonam was reportedly unhappy in the marriage and felt trapped.

  • Some accounts suggest she had a relationship with another man before the wedding.

  • Insurance money and property shares were also a suspected motive, as Raja’s family had significant assets.

The theory is that Sonam lured Raja to the secluded hiking trail, staged a fight, and either pushed him herself or had help in ambushing him.


🛑 The Arrest and Legal Proceedings

Based on digital evidence, eyewitness reports, and inconsistencies in her statements, Sonam Raghuwanshi was arrested on May 18. She has been charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, and destruction of evidence.

Authorities are still tracking down a possible male accomplice, believed to have helped her in the murder or escape plan. Meanwhile, Raja’s family has called for a CBI investigation, claiming that the murder was pre-planned and involved more than one person.


📢 Public Outcry and Media Frenzy

As the news spread, social media exploded with outrage:

  • “How could a wife kill her husband on their honeymoon?”

  • “Justice for Raja!”

  • “Another case of cold-blooded betrayal.”

The case has become a national sensation, especially because it breaks the stereotype—a woman as the alleged killer, using emotional manipulation and planning to commit a heinous crime.

📌 Final Thought

The story of Sonam and Raja Raghuwanshi is not just a tale of love gone wrong—it’s a haunting reminder that evil can wear a familiar face. Whether driven by greed, love, or desperation, Sonam’s alleged act has left a permanent scar on two families and raised disturbing questions about trust, betrayal, and human nature.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This story is based on public reports and ongoing investigations. Some facts may evolve as more official information becomes available.

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