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Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case Live Updates: Sonam Left Her ‘Mangalsutra’ At Meghalaya Homestay Before Raja’s Murder

The investigation has taken a turn with the arrest of Raja’s wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi (who was earlier missing) identified as the prime accused. Along with her, four others, nRaj Kushwaha, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Anand Kurmi have also been taken into custody.

Author Written By : news24desk Author Edited By : Vaidika Thapa
Updated: Jun 12, 2025 08:21 IST
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Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case Live Updates: A lot of developments are emerging in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, with shocking revelations and arrests. The investigation has taken a turn with the arrest of Raja’s wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi (who was earlier missing) identified as the prime accused. Along with her, four others, Raj Kushwaha, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Anand Kurmi have also been taken into custody. The arrests were made across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, and the accused have been placed in transit custody.

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Sonam was apprehended early Monday morning at a dhaba in Uttar Pradesh. Of the four male suspects, three were arrested in Madhya Pradesh, while Akash Rajput was caught in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh. All five accused were presented before a district court on Monday and Tuesday, after which they were placed in transit custody.

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Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong stated on Tuesday that some of the suspects have confessed to their involvement in the crime. Authorities plan to transfer all five to Shillong either by tonight or tomorrow.

Sonam Raghuvanshi, 24, has been identified as the main accused in the case. She was located near a dhaba along the Varanasi-Ghazipur road on Monday. Following her arrest, she was taken to Sadar Hospital for preliminary medical care and later shifted to the Sakhi One Stop Centre.

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Reacting to the incident on Tuesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed deep grief over the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, a newlywed from Indore who was allegedly killed during his honeymoon in Meghalaya. Reports suggest the murder was carried out by contract killers allegedly hired by his wife.

Catch all the live updates on Raja Raghuvanshi murder case here at News24

Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case Live Updates:

12:02 (IST) 12 Jun 2025
Three Accused Stayed At Guwahati Anand Lodge, Was Seeking An Opportunity To Murder Raja

The three accused stayed at Anand Lodge in Guwahati. Akash, Vishal, and Anand had introduced themselves as student. They checked in on the night of May 19 and left the next morning, May 20. From there, they obtained a sharp weapon nearby. The Kamakhya Temple, close to Guwahati, is where Raja had gone in the morning. The three suspects also followed them there but seemingly didn’t get an opportunity to attack Raja at that time.

11:59 (IST) 12 Jun 2025
Solo Photo Of Raja At Kamakhya Temple Goes Viral, Raises Questions About Sonam's Absence

A photo of Raja at the Kamakhya Temple shows him alone, with a tilak on his forehead. Sonam is not seen anywhere in the image. It was Sonam who insisted on taking Raja from Indore to the temple, reportedly telling him, "Until you visit the temple with me, there will always be distance between us."

11:53 (IST) 12 Jun 2025
Shillong Police To Bring Sonam To Indore For Crime Scene Recreation: Sources

According to sources, the Shillong police will bring Sonam to Indore within the next 3 to 4 days. They will work on recreating how, where, and when the murder was planned.

11:51 (IST) 12 Jun 2025
Raja Raghuvanshi's Final Instagram Post Reveals Key Clue In His Murder

The last post from Raja Raghuvanshi’s Instagram account was made by Sonam Raghuvanshi at 2:14 PM on the 23rd. The post revealed a crucial secret about Sonam.

Sonam had her final conversation with Raja Raghuvanshi’s mother around 1:30 PM that day. Shortly after that, Raja Raghuvanshi was murdered. Following the Instagram post, Raja’s phone was switched off.

08:33 (IST) 12 Jun 2025
Sonam confesses she was involved in the murder: Reports

Sonam has reportedly confessed that she was involved in the murder. After the murder, all the four accused left on three scooters, then Sonam boarded a train from Guwahati and went to Indore.

Sonam hired a taxi from Shillong and reached Guwahati railway station. Shillong police is searching for the taxi driver to record his statement.

08:28 (IST) 12 Jun 2025
Sonam Raghuvanshi watched Raja's murder, helped killers throw the body into gorge

Shocking details have been revealed amid the investigation into Raja Raghuvanshi's murder. According to sources, Sonam watched Raja die, while Vishal alias Vicky was the first to attack. She allegedly helped the killers throw the body into a gorge after the murder.

08:23 (IST) 12 Jun 2025
Sonam Searched About The Murder Spot On Internet?

Police suspects that Sonam searched a lot on the internet about the murder spot and the place where Raja was taken and then killed.

08:14 (IST) 12 Jun 2025
Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case Live Updates: Last location of all four phones was near the murder site

Latest updates in Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case:

-Sonam and Raja had mobile phones in Shillong Cherrapunji.

-After Raja murder case, Sonam disposed off two of her phones and Raja's phone.

-The last location of all four phones was near the murder site.

-Two of Sonam's phones which were used in the murder case are yet to be recovered.

-Raja's one phone is yet to be recovered.

18:58 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
All Five Accused In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Being Taken To District Court, Shillong

15:42 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
"Medical Examination Of The Other Four Accused Has Been Done...," Says Additional SP Ashish

15:39 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
"Paperwork Is Being Done To Forward The Suspects To The Court...", Says Addl SP East Khasi Hills, Ashish

15:33 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
SP East Khasi Hills, Vivek Syiem Says, "Investigation Is Going On, We Have To Confirm A Lot Of Things".

15:20 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
"Raj Kushwaha Always Used To Call Her 'Didi'. For The Last Three Years...", Says Sonam Raghuvanshi's Brother Govind

15:17 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
"If Sonam Is The Culprit, She Should Be hanged...", Says Sonam Raghuvanshi's Brother Govind

15:13 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
"I Am 100% Sure That She Has Committed This Murder", Says Sonam Raghuvanshi's Brother Govind

15:10 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Sonam Raghuvanshi's Brother Govind Addresses The Media At The Residence Of Raja Raghuvanshi

15:09 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Vipin Raghuvanshi, Brother Of Raja Raghuvanshi, Says, "Govind (Sonam Raghuvanshi's Brother) Was In Touch With Me.

13:31 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
'I Want Justice For My Son': Raja Raghuvanshi's Mother

Raja Raghuvanshi's mother, Uma Raghuvanshi, told ANI, "I want justice for my son. The culprits should be punished. What has my son done? What was his mistake? Why was he killed?..."

13:12 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Vipin Raghuvanshi Urges CBI Inquiry, Says More Arrests Likely In Murder Case

Vipin Raghuvanshi, brother of Raja Raghuvanshi told ANI, "We want to apologise to Meghalaya CM and the entire population of the state for the mistakes we have done... More people will be arrested in this case. Sonam's mother should also be interrogated. She knows a lot of things which she has been hiding. Her mother has been lying from the beginning. A CBI inquiry should be done to reveal other aspects of the case..."

12:49 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Raja Raghuvanshi's Brother Thanks Meghalaya Police

Sachin Raghuvanshi, brother of Raja Raghuvanshi, told ANI, "I want to apologise to the Meghalaya govt that because of one Sonam Raghuvanshi, the image of Meghalaya has been tarnished. The Meghalaya Police solved this case in 17 days. I want to thank the Meghalaya govt for standing with us. The Meghalaya govt cares for its tourists. All the accused in the case should be questioned, and strict action should be taken against them. Sonam Raghuvanshi has destroyed seven families. Strictest action should be taken against her. All the members of the family should also be interrogated properly."

12:26 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
'I Also Apologise To Meghalaya Police': Raja Raghuvanshi's Father

Ashok Raghuvanshi, father of Raja Raghuvanshi, told ANI, “They (Sonam's family) should apologise to the Meghalaya Police. They have insulted the Meghalaya Police. I have faith in the Meghalaya Police. They have done a very good job. I also apologise to the Meghalaya Police for the insult they suffered. Meghalaya Police found my son, although he was dead. A complete inquiry should be done and the culprits must be hanged.”

12:22 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Sonam Raghuvanshi & Other Accused To Be Produced In Court At 12:30 PM

Police stated that Sonam and other four accused will be produced in court at 12:30 pm today. The police is currently preparing the remand papers of the accused. The remand papers will mention the grounds of arrest, the reason for taking custody and the investigation so far.

12:18 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Raja Raghuvanshi’s Father Alleges Sonam Didn’t Act Alone, Calls For Strict Interrogation

Ashok Raghuvanshi, father of Raja Raghuvanshi told ANI, "If a strict questioning is done with Sonam Raghuvanshi, many facts of the case will come out. A lady cannot do this alone. Other people must be involved in this. She had a 'mangal dosh', and he thought of killing her husband and marrying someone else... My son was very innocent."

12:02 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Shillong Team Coordinated With Indore Crime Branch, Says ADCP

Indore ADCP (Crime) Rajesh Dandotiya said, "Indore police's help was sought by Shillong police. The Shillong police team has been here since June 7. Now they have reached Shillong. 4 accused related to Indore were arrested by the Crime Branch. Apart from this, Shillong police has not given any kind of input to the Indore Crime Branch. Apart from those 4 names, no name has come out in this matter... If Shillong police seek any further help, then Indore police will assist in the investigation."

11:37 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Shillong Police To Bring Sonam To Indore To Recover Evidence

Shillong police will bring Sonam to Indore to recover evidence as she had stayed there after Raja’s murder. It is believed that Sonam had hatched the murder plot in Indore itself. She had come to meet Raj, who made her stay in the flat at Dewas Naka.

11:33 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Raja’s Mother Alleges Sonam Performed Tantric Rituals And Human Sacrifice

Raja's mother has claimed that tantric rituals must have been performed on her son. She alleged that Sonam has performed human sacrifice. She said, “Sonam also performed Vashikaran on all of us. We were doing as they were saying. Now we are realizing it. Sonam might have a wish in her mind to perform human sacrifice.”

She further revealed that the accused had had tied a knot on Raja's neck after worshipping at Kamakhya Devi,

Raja's mother claimed that 15 people could be behind this murder.

11:15 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
'I Won't Be Responsible': Sonam’s Message To Mother Before Her Marriage With Raja

According to sources, Sonam reportedly told her family before marriage with Raja that she had a love affair with Raj Kushwaha and wanted to marry him.

Vipin Raghuvanshi was quoted as saying that Sonam had warned her mother that she should not be held responsible for whatever happens with Raja Raghuvanshi after the marriage.

11:06 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Four Accused to Be Produced in Court Following Medical Examination

The Meghalaya Police team have brought four accused to Shillong Sadar Police Station after obtaining their seven-day transit remand for further investigation in the case.

The four accused will now be taken to the Civil Line hospital in Shillong for their medical examination. They will later be produced in court.

Earlier in the morning, the police team took Sonam Raghuvanshi to Ganesh Das hospital for medical examination in Shillong. Sonam is on a three-day transit remand with Meghalaya Police.

11:03 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Accused Raj Kushwaha’s Sister Says Family Barred From Meeting Him

Suhani, sister of accused Raj Kushwaha, told ANI, "My brother has not done anything. He should get justice. We have not seen him since Sunday. We went to the Crime Branch, but they did not allow us to see him... My brother never spoke about Sonam Raghuvanshi. My brother used to take care of all of us after our father's death. My brother passed Class 10th and had to stop studies after my father's death. We will not be able to visit Meghalaya to see my brother... My only demand is that they should get justice..."

10:58 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
'My Son Is Being Trapped: 'Raj Kushwaha's Mother Denies Any Connection With Sonam Raghuvanshi

Mother of accused Raj Kushwaha told ANI, "My son is not like that, he can never do something like this. He is very young and used to take care of his three sisters after his father passed away. He started working at Govind's (brother of Sonam Raghuvanshi) office. My husband passed away in 2020. After that, Raj has taken care of our family. Please save my son, this is my only request. I have no idea about any relationship between Sonam and my son. My son is being trapped. I don't know who is behind this... I can't even visit Meghalaya; I have no one to take me there."

10:54 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Sonam Raghuvanshi Was Seen With Two Boys At Varanasi Bus Stand: Sources

Sonam was seen with two boys in Varanasi. Raja Raghuvanshi's brother Vipin Raghuvanshi had received a phone call from there. The caller had told that Sonam was seen with two boys at the bus stand. Shillong Police will now contact Varanasi Police and search for the two youths.

10:50 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Sonam Raghuvanshi Stayed At Indore Hotel Before Fleeing To Varanasi: Sources

According to sources, Sonam Raghuvanshi had come to Indore on May 25 after killing Raja Raghuvanshi. She left for Varanasi from Indore by taxi. Another young man is a suspect whom the police is looking for. Sonam was staying in a hotel in Lasudia police station area of ​​Indore.

10:46 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Four Accused Brought To Shillong Police Station On Transit Remand

The four accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case were brought to Shillong Sadar Police Station after obtaining their seven-day transit remand for further investigation in the case. Sonam Raghuvanshi is also at the Shillong Sadar Police Station.

08:28 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Four Accused Brought To Guwahati Airport, To Be Taken To Shillong

The four accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case brought to Guwahati airport by Shillong Police after obtaining their seven-day transit remand for further investigation in the case. The accused will be taken to Shillong now.

08:26 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Visuals From Shillong Sadar Police Station Where Sonam Raghuvanshi Is Being Held

Visuals from outside Shillong Sadar Police Station, where Meghalaya Police have kept Sonam Raghuvanshi.

08:24 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Operation Honeymoon

120 officers were involved in Operation Honeymoon, about 42 CCTVs were scanned then the links were connected.

08:24 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
New Revelation In Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case

According to sources, on the day of Sonam's wedding, Raj cried a lot. After this Raj's friends decided to kill Raja Raghuvanshi. On the day of the wedding itself, Raj had told Sonam to bring Raja to Shillong, he will be killed there. After the wedding, Sonam had told Raja - We will stay away until we visit Kamakhya. Sonam was preparing to flee to Nepal after the murder.

08:22 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Raj's Phone Reveals Unregulated Money Transfers Before Murder

According to sources, Hawala transactions (Unregulated money transfer) have been found from Raj's phone. Photo of notes used in Hawala found in phone. It is believed that Sonam's account was used for these transactions. Raj had taken 50 thousand rupees from a Hawala dealer in Pithampur, which was given to three friends before the murder.

08:17 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Shillong Police To Recreate Crime Scene

Preparations are also being made for crime scene recreation and identification parade. According to the information, Shillong police is planning to take Sonam and the contract killers to the crime scene and recreate the murder. Also, the police is planning to take the accused to all the places where these accused stayed.

08:16 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Key Evidence Under Forensic Examination In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case

In the investigation so far, the police have found many important evidences, which are being forensically examined. These evidences include: a shirt of an accused - on which Raja Raghuvanshi's blood was found, a broken mobile phone found by the police, a raincoat which belongs to Sonam on which blood is found, the weapon used in the murder, blood-stained clothes, fingerprints of contract killers, recovered electronic gadgets and mobile phones, Hotel Manha and other CCTV footage

Forensic investigation of all these evidences is being done so that a strong case can be presented in the court.

07:25 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Raj Kushwaha’s Mother Breaks Silence! Here's What She Said

One of the prime accused, Raj Kushwaha’s mother said that her son was being falsely implicated and that he was innocent.

Speaking to ANI, Raj Kushwaha’s mother said, “My son cannot do anything like this. He is just 20 years old… He is my everything… My son worked in Sonam’s brother’s factory… He is being falsely accused. I request the government to prove him innocent. He is innocent.”

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07:21 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Raja Raghuvanshi’s Mother Demands Justice

Raja Raghuvanshi’s mother, Uma Raghuvanshi, on Tuesday demanded justice for her son and said that the accused should be given life imprisonment. “I want justice for my son. The accused should be hanged.

READ FULL STORY HERE

07:19 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Who Is Raj Kushwaha?

Raj Kushwaha is a 21-year-old man from Indore who has been identified as the prime accused in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case involving the killing of Raja Raghuvanshi.

READ FULL STORY HERE

06:57 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
Timeline of Developments In Meghalaya Murder Case On June 11

Timeline of Developments in Meghalaya Murder Case on June 11

  • 11:00 PM (Tuesday): Sonam arrived at Guwahati Airport
  • 12:45 AM: Reached Sadar Police Station, Shillong
  • 1:30 AM: Taken to Ganesh Das Hospital for medical examination
  • 2:45 AM: Medical examination concluded
  • 3:45 AM: Brought back to Sadar Police Station
  • After 10:00 AM: Sonam is expected to be produced in court
  • Police will seek her custody for interrogation
    • 06:55 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
    What Has Happened So Far?

    Sonam Raghuvanshi was brought to Shillong on Wednesday. Her medical examination has been done and she will be mow produced to the court.

    06:53 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
    Sonam Raghuvanshi Taken To Ganesh Das Hospital For Medical Examination

    Sonam Raghuvanshi was brought to Ganesh Das Hospital for medical examination in early Hour of Wednesday.

    06:46 (IST) 11 Jun 2025
    Sonam Raghuvanshi & Other Accused To Be Presented In Court Today

    A special investigation team of the Meghalaya Police will produce Sonam Raghuvanshi and the other accused before a local court on Wednesday, June 11.

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