Honeymoon Tragedy in Meghalaya: Unraveling the Mystery of Raja's Murder

The suspicious disappearance of a honeymoon couple in Meghalaya took a grim turn with the discovery of Raja’s body and the subsequent arrest of his wife Sonam, her boyfriend, and three hired killers. Abandoned jewelry provided a critical clue, unraveling the murder plot amidst the scenic Sohra landscape.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Shillong | Updated: 12-06-2025 09:09 IST | Created: 12-06-2025 09:09 IST
Honeymoon Tragedy in Meghalaya: Unraveling the Mystery of Raja's Murder
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A honeymoon turned tragic in Meghalaya as investigators uncovered a murder plot involving newlyweds Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam. The duo, on a trip from Indore, vanished after visiting Nongriat village. Their abandoned suitcase containing a 'mangalsutra' sparked an investigation leading to shocking revelations.

Raja's body was discovered near Weisawdong Falls. In a dramatic turn of events, Sonam resurfaced in Uttar Pradesh and surrendered. Police arrested her boyfriend, Raj Kushwaha, alongside three contract killers, pointing to an orchestrated scheme.

Without a prior booking, the couple left their luggage at a homestay in Sohra. Their story, corroborated by a guide who saw them with suspicious company, unfolds a chilling narrative of betrayal and crime amidst the tourist trails of Meghalaya.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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