Killer Twist in Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case
Mother of Raja: “Whoever committed the murder should receive the harshest punishment. What condition was my child in? How agonizing was it? If Sonam loved him so much, how could she leave Raja in this condition? And how is Sonam safe? Why didn’t Sonam get even a scratch?”
Eighteen days after a newlywed couple from Madhya Pradesh went missing during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, police have cracked the chilling case. The husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, was found murdered, and three men have been arrested, while the wife, Sonam, has surrendered. Meghalaya Chief Minister K. Sengma confirmed the breakthrough on Monday morning on the social media platform X, stating that within seven days, a major breakthrough had been achieved: three assailants from Madhya Pradesh were arrested, the female suspect surrendered, and one more accused is still on the run.
Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Non Graang revealed shocking details, stating that Sonam allegedly hired men to murder her husband. One accused was apprehended in Uttar Pradesh, while the others were arrested in Indore by the Special Investigation Team. The DGP further identified the arrested accused, named others involved, and revealed the wife’s role. Sonam later surrendered at Nandganj Police Station in Uttar Pradesh.
For context, the couple had been honeymooning in Sohra, Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, and were reported missing soon after their arrival. Concerned family members, unable to reach them by phone, rushed to Meghalaya. Authorities launched a massive search with police, SDRF, NDRF, and drone assistance. A week ago, Raja’s body was found in a deep gorge near Wei Saudelong Falls, spotted by a police drone. Alongside the body, a dao, a traditional cutting weapon, was recovered, believed to be the murder weapon. Police also pieced together evidence from CCTV footage from multiple locations the couple visited. These clues gradually built the trail that led to the arrests and Sonam’s surrender. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to apprehend the remaining suspect.
Statement from UP Police on Sonam’s Arrest
Iraj Raja, SP Ghazipur: “This morning, information was received at Nandganj Police Station from the Madhya Pradesh Police about a woman named Sonam located at Kashi Dhaba, in the Nandganj police station area on the Varanasi-Gorakhpur Highway. Immediately, the Station Officer of Nandganj, along with a police team, reached the spot and recovered Sonam. She was taken to the district hospital for initial treatment. After treatment, she was transferred to the One Stop Centre, where she is currently held. We are in constant contact with the Meghalaya Police and Madhya Pradesh Police. Their team will arrive soon to take Sonam for further legal action. Sonam had contacted her family from the dhaba last night, and her family informed the Madhya Pradesh Police, who then informed us, leading to her recovery.”
Reporter: “It is often reported that Sonam has been arrested or recovered. Can you clarify?”
Iraj Raja: “Whatever legal action is required, the concerned police will handle it. As it has been established that an incident occurred in Meghalaya, and Sonam was wanted in connection with it, further legal action will be taken by the Meghalaya Police. Based on the information from the Madhya Pradesh Police, we recovered Sonam, and she is currently at the One Stop Centre.”
Reporter: “Did the police arrest anyone else with her?”
Iraj Raja: “Sonam was alone when she was taken into custody. No further information is available yet, as the legal action will be handled by the Meghalaya Police.”
Reporter: “How is her health?”
Iraj Raja: “Her health is stable now. She is fine and is at the One Stop Centre.”
Reporter: “It is being said that she committed the murder. Can you confirm?”
Iraj Raja: “As I said, this is the responsibility of the Meghalaya Police. Whatever legal action is required will be handled by them.”
Reporter: “How did she reach here?”
Iraj Raja: “We currently have no information on that. After her condition is stabilized, we will gather more details. We will provide full support to the Meghalaya Police and Madhya Pradesh Police as needed.”
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