Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder: Couple Confesses, Details Emerge
Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha have confessed to killing Sonam's husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon.
They hired people to help them, and the police say the main reason was that Sonam and Raj were in love.
They showed the police where it happened, and the police have enough proof.
The police don't think they need to do a special test.
Sonam and Raj, along with three others, are now facing charges.
Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha confessed to the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi.
Sonam and Raj were in a romantic relationship, which served as the primary motive for the crime.
Three contract killers were hired to execute the murder during the couple's honeymoon in Meghalaya.
The suspects recreated the crime scene with the police, providing crucial details.
Authorities rejected the victim's family's request for a narco-analysis test, citing sufficient evidence.
- Who
- Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raj Kushwaha, Raja Raghuvanshi, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, Anand Kurmi, and Meghalaya Police.
- What
- The murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, allegedly orchestrated by his wife, Sonam, and her lover, Raj Kushwaha.
- When
- The murder occurred during the couple's honeymoon; confessions and crime scene recreation happened recently.
- Where
- Meghalaya, India.
- Why
- The primary motive was a romantic relationship between Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha.
- Victim
- Raja Raghuvanshi
- Accused
- Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raj Kushwaha, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, Anand Kurmi
- Motive
- Illicit relationship and desire to be together
- Location of Crime
- Sohra area, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya
- Case Status
- Ongoing investigation and court proceedings
Sources
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Raja Raghuvanshi murder: 8 accused nabbed for evidence tampering
Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: BJP leader urges to build 'Raja Memorial Viewpoint' near crime site
Probing Angles Beyond "Love Affairs": Meghalaya Minister On Honeymoon Murder
Honeymoon murder shocker: Was Raja killed for love? Sonam, Raj confess to secret relationship