Shocking Twist in Honeymoon Murder Mystery: Wife Confesses to Killing Husband in Meghalaya

Shocking Twist in Honeymoon Murder Mystery: Wife Confesses to Killing Husband in Meghalaya

Indore, May 23, 2025 – What began as a romantic honeymoon trip for a newlywed couple from Madhya Pradesh turned into a chilling tale of betrayal and murder, leaving investigators stunned. The case, which has dominated headlines for over two weeks, took a dramatic turn when the missing wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, surrendered to police in Uttar Pradesh, confessing to orchestrating her husband Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder with the help of three accomplices.

A Honeymoon Turned Nightmare

Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi, who tied the knot on May 1, 2025, embarked on their honeymoon to Meghalaya via Bengaluru. However, their trip took a sinister turn when their phones suddenly went dead, cutting off all communication with their families. Days later, Raja’s body was discovered in a deep gorge in Meghalaya, while Sonam remained missing, sparking a frantic search operation across multiple states.

The Shocking Confession

After 17 days of suspense, the case took an unexpected twist when Sonam surfaced in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, in a disheveled state at a roadside eatery. She reportedly contacted her family, who alerted local authorities. Upon interrogation, Sonam confessed to plotting Raja’s murder with three accomplices, one of whom is still at large.

Key Revelations:

• Premeditated Crime: Police suspect financial motives or a hidden relationship behind the murder.

• Accomplices Arrested: Three attackers involved in the crime have been detained.

• Surrender Drama: Sonam turned herself in at a dhaba in Nandganj, Ghazipur, before being taken to a One Stop Center for further questioning.

Police Investigation & Nationwide Attention

The case has sent shockwaves through political corridors and law enforcement agencies, with the Meghalaya and Madhya Pradesh police collaborating to unravel the full conspiracy.

Quote from SP Dr. Eiraj Raja (Ghazipur):
“Sonam initially informed her family, who then alerted us. We are conducting a thorough interrogation to uncover the full extent of this conspiracy.”

What’s Next?

• Forensic Analysis: Examining Raja’s body for signs of struggle or poisoning.

• Hunt for Fourth Accomplice: One conspirator remains unidentified.

• Legal Proceedings: Sonam and her accomplices face charges of murder, conspiracy, and destruction of evidence.

Public Reaction

The case has triggered outrage on social media, with hashtags like #IndoreCouple, #SonamRaghuvanshi, and #MeghalayaMurderMystery trending nationwide.

This remains a developing story. Stay tuned for further updates.