Meghalaya honeymoon murder case update: Wife Sonam Raghuvanshi is caught by police on Meghalaya honeymoon murder case.
What Just Happened — The Big News Meghalaya honeymoon murder case update
Meghalaya honeymoon murder case update tragedy: Within seven days of the couple’s disappearance, the Meghalaya Police achieved a major breakthrough:
Sonam Raghuvanshi, wife of missing Indore tourist Raja Raghuvanshi, surrendered in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.
Three men—Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Anand Kurmi—have been arrested, accused of being hired by Sonam.
One suspect remains at large, search efforts continue.
Timeline of the Tragic Honeymoon
- May 23: Raja and Sonam were last seen trekking near Nongriat, Cherrapunji.
- June 2: Raja’s body found in a gorge beneath Wei Sawdong Falls by a drone search . A dao/machete, later identified as the murder weapon, was recovered.
- June 9: Sonam surrenders; three suspects arrested across MP and UP.
What Led to the Arrests?
Guide’s Tip-off
A local guide, Albert Pde, noticed the couple hiking with three unidentified men, catching police attention.
“One accused from UP and two more persons were held… The wife had hired them,” said DGP I Nongrang.
CCTV, Forensics & Drone Detection
CCTV footage, drone surveillance, and recovered items (machete, smashed phone, stained raincoat) helped build the case.
Explosive Allegations Against Sonam
Police allege Sonam hired killers via a lover to murder Raja during their honeymoon.
Family claims Sonam planned the trip and made Raja wear ₹10 lakh worth of jewelry, fueling suspicion.
Sonam found alone and upset at a dhaba in Ghazipur shortly before arrest.
What the Police and Media Says
CM Conrad Sangma praised police: “Within 7 days, a major breakthrough…”.
Meghalaya DGP I Nongrang confirmed suspects confessed to being “hired by the wife.”
Questions in the mind of People
Q: Did Sonam actually hire killers?
Police allege yes—three men confessed that Sonam hired them to kill Raja.
Q: Where was Raja’s body found?
His decomposed body was discovered under Wei Sawdong Falls on June 2 by a drone team.
Q: How did police find Sonam?
She surrendered herself at a roadside dhaba in Ghazipur around 1 AM.
Final Report
Meghalaya honeymoon murder case update: This honeymoon turned fatal has shocked the nation. But in just a week, smart detective work—guide’s tip, drone surveillance, CCTV, and inter-state cooperation—led to arrests. Police are closing in on the final suspect while Sonam faces serious charges.
As more emerges, this case may reshape how we look at love, trust, and premeditated murder. Above all, justice for Raja—and clarity for grieving families—remains the priority.
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