Arrest Made in Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case: Wife Accused of Hiring Killers
Significant Breakthrough in the Meghalaya Case
In a major development regarding the Meghalaya honeymoon couple case, Sonam Raghuvanshi has been apprehended by police in Ghaziabad. She faces allegations of orchestrating the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, by hiring assassins. Reports indicate that Sonam reached out to her brother to confirm her safety before being located just two hours ago. Authorities from Indore are now en route to Ghaziabad to take her into custody.
Meghalaya's Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, has acknowledged this significant progress in the investigation, praising the state police for their diligent work. He revealed that three suspects have already been arrested, with efforts continuing to capture one additional suspect.
On social media, CM Sangma shared, "A major breakthrough has been achieved by the #meghalayapolice in the Raja murder case within just seven days. Three assailants from Madhya Pradesh have been arrested, and a female suspect has surrendered, while operations are ongoing to apprehend one more suspect. Kudos to #meghalayapolice."
Details of the Case
Within 7 days a major breakthrough has been achieved by the #meghalayapolice in the Raja murder case … 3 assailants who are from Madhya Pradesh have been arrested, female has surrendered and operation still on to catch 1 more assailant .. well done #meghalayapolice
— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) June 9, 2025
According to DGP I Nongrang, four individuals, including Sonam, have been arrested in connection with Raja's murder. Allegations suggest that Sonam was involved in the crime during their honeymoon, having hired individuals to carry out the act.
Raja and Sonam were wed on May 11 and began their honeymoon on May 20. They were last seen together on May 23, with the family having their final conversation with them that afternoon. Their phones were turned off later that evening. Tragically, Raja's body was discovered on June 2 in a gorge near Cherrapunji, while Sonam remained unaccounted for.