Indian Honeymoon Turns Tragic as Wife Becomes Key Suspect in Husband’s D*ath

A honeymoon trip meant to celebrate the beginning of a new life together has ended in tragedy and controversy in northeastern India. A young couple from Indore city, Madhya Pradesh, had traveled to the scenic state of Meghalaya in May 2025, only for the husband to be found deceased and the wife to later emerge as a central figure in the ongoing investigation.

Now, questions about what really happened during that fateful trip are gripping the nation, as police allege that the wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, may have orchestrated the entire incident.

The Couple’s Background and Trip to Meghalaya

Sonam Raghuvanshi, 25, and her husband Raja, 30, were married on May 11, 2025, in a union approved and celebrated by both families. Their wedding, which had been arranged just four months earlier, was said to be joyful and free of any known disputes. Family members emphasized that there were no signs of conflict before or after the wedding.

The couple chose Meghalaya—a lush, mountainous state in northeastern India known for its rainforests and living root bridges—as their honeymoon destination. They departed on May 20 and were last heard from four days later, prompting growing concern among family and friends.

Disappearance and Discovery

The couple’s sudden disappearance led to a widespread search effort across Meghalaya’s forested and hilly terrain. After several days, Raja’s body was located in a remote gorge. Personal belongings, including his wallet and gold jewelry, were reported missing.

Meanwhile, Sonam had vanished without a trace, leading many to fear that she had also been harmed or abducted. Her family launched a public campaign calling for her safe return and pressed authorities for answers regarding the circumstances of Raja’s death.

The mystery deepened as days passed without any word from Sonam or further developments in the case.

Sonam’s Surrender and Police Allegations

The case took a dramatic shift when Sonam turned herself in to authorities at a police station in Nandganj, Uttar Pradesh. According to officials, her surrender came after she used a borrowed phone to contact her brother from a roadside rest area. He then notified law enforcement.

Following her arrest, police in Meghalaya named Sonam as the primary suspect in the investigation into her husband’s death. Authorities also confirmed that four other men had been arrested—three from the couple’s home state of Madhya Pradesh and one from Meghalaya.

According to Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem, one of the male suspects reportedly worked with Sonam in her office. Police have not confirmed the exact nature of their connection but suggested that if certain details were “joined together,” a personal link may be apparent.

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