A shocking turn in the Meghalaya honeymoon tragedy: sonam raghuwanshi surrendered to Ghazipur police late Sunday night, as she became the prime suspect in the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi. Raja’s body, discovered in a gorge in Meghalaya on June 2, had alarmed authorities, and investigations quickly pointed to a contract killing allegedly orchestrated by sonam raghuwanshi.
Route Tracing from Shillong to Ghazipur
Police meticulously traced sonam raghuwanshi’s journey from Shillong to Ghazipur, covering over 1,160 km across Assam, Bihar, and West Bengal. Meghalaya police arrived in Ghazipur to take her into custody, following transit-remand procedures that would see her transported back to Shillong for further interrogation.
Alleged Plot: Contract Killers and Affair Link
Meghalaya authorities allege that sonam raghuwanshi plotted her husband’s murder while on their honeymoon. She is accused of hiring three contract killers and allegedly involved in an affair with Raj Kushwaha, a former employee, who is believed to have helped plan the murder. Four suspects — including Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, Raj Singh Kushwaha, and Anand Kurmi — have been arrested; one remains at large.
Surrender and Initial Statements
At around 1 a.m. in Ghazipur, sonam raghuwanshi appeared at a roadside eatery and requested a phone to call her family, claiming her phone had been stolen. She told the dhaba owner that her husband had died protecting her during an attempted robbery — a statement that contradicts the police’s alleged contract killing narrative.
Family’s Denial and CBI Demand
Sonam’s father, Devi Singh, has vehemently denied the allegations against her, asserting she surrendered voluntarily and was abducted to Meghalaya. He and her mother maintain her innocence and are demanding a CBI investigation into the case, suggesting police in Meghalaya are fabricating the narrative.
Evidence and Investigation Status
Investigators have recovered CCTV footage, mobile records, a weapon believed to be a dao, and other forensic evidence linking the accused to the crime scene. Raja’s body was found under Weisawdong Falls, with valuables missing — a sign the murder was planned.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is active on-site in Meghalaya, and state officials have begun legal processes to transport sonam raghuwanshi back to Shillong. A seventh-day custody will be sought for questioning.
Public and Media Reaction
Neighbors in Indore expressed disbelief, describing sonam raghuwanshi as a well-educated, simple woman, shocked that she could be involved in such a crime. Raja’s family has called for the death penalty, displaying deep grief and outrage amid mounting public interest.
