Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Honeymoon Murder: Brother-in-Law Accuses Sonam of Lying
A man named Raja Raghuvanshi was killed during his honeymoon in Meghalaya.
His wife, Sonam, was arrested for allegedly planning the murder.
Sonam's brother-in-law, Vipin, says she and her family have been lying about the incident.
Sonam was in jail for over 10 months but was later released on bail.
The Meghalaya government is challenging her bail in the Supreme Court.
Vipin wants justice for his brother and is willing to cooperate with the police and courts.
Raja Raghuvanshi was killed during his honeymoon in Meghalaya in May 2025.
His wife, Sonam, was arrested on June 9, 2025, for allegedly conspiring to murder him.
Sonam was released on bail after over 10 months in judicial custody.
The Meghalaya government is challenging her bail in the Supreme Court.
Vipin Raghuvanshi, the victim's brother, accuses Sonam and her family of lying about the murder.
- Who
- Raja Raghuvanshi (victim), Sonam Raghuvanshi (accused), Vipin Raghuvanshi (brother-in-law)
- What
- Alleged murder of Raja Raghuvanshi during honeymoon
- When
- May 2025
- Where
- Meghalaya
- Why
- Motive unclear; family alleges conspiracy
Sonam's Defense
Family's Accusations
Truthfulness
Sonam's Defense
Sonam maintains her innocence and has cooperated with the investigation.
Family's Accusations
Vipin Raghuvanshi claims Sonam and her family have been lying about the murder from the beginning.
- Victim
- Raja Raghuvanshi
- Accused
- Sonam Raghuvanshi
- Location of Crime
- Meghalaya
- Date of Incident
- May 2025
- Arrest Date
- June 9, 2025
- Bail Grant Date
- After 10 months in judicial custody
- Current Status
- Sonam released on bail; Meghalaya government challenges bail in Supreme Court