Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case: Wife Sonam seeks bail in chilling murder of Raja Raghuvanshi

Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi was murdered by his wife Sonam during their honeymoon in Shillong. As police file a 790-page chargesheet, Sonam now seeks bail ahead of the September 17 hearing.

New Delhi: The murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi has become a topic of discussion across the country. The murder was committed by his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Shillong, Meghalaya.

There are a total of five accused in this high-profile case, including Sonam and her lover, out of which four are lodged in Shillong jail, while Sonam has now filed a bail plea.

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When and how did the murder happen?

The murder was committed in May 2025, when Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife, Sonam, went to Meghalaya for their honeymoon.

Place of murder: A deserted parking area located in Weisawdong of the Sohra subdivision. The murder was plotted by Sonam along with her lover, Raj Kushwaha.

Raja and Sonam remained missing for some time, after which a search operation was launched across the country. Raja's body was eventually found in Shillong, while Sonam surrendered to the police in Ghazipur (UP).

Hearing on Sonam's bail plea

Sonam Raghuvanshi has recently filed a bail plea in the court.

Hearing date: 17 September 2025

Court: First Class Judicial Magistrate of Sohra Subdivision

The prosecution has sought time to examine the record of the case. Sonam's lawyer claims that there are flaws in the chargesheet, which can weaken their case.

What is in the police chargesheet?

The police have recently filed a 790-page chargesheet.

790-Page Chargesheet Filed in Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case

Accused

• Sonam Raghuvanshi (wife)
• Raj Kushwaha (lover)
• Vishal Singh Chauhan
• Akash Rajput
• Anand Kurmi

The chargesheet contains several pieces of technical evidence, including the murder conspiracy, planning, place of murder, and mobile location of the accused.

What does the prosecution say?

According to Additional Public Prosecutor Tushar Chandra, the entire case file is yet to be reviewed. Bail is likely to be opposed, as it is a pre-planned murder involving multiple accused and incriminating evidence.

What happens next?

Sonam's bail plea will have a crucial hearing on September 17. If the court finds flaws in the chargesheet, she may get bail, but if the prosecution presents solid evidence, her bail plea may also be rejected. This case not only highlights the complexity of domestic relationships but also shows the level of crime and planning, which is usually seen in films.