Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of killing her husband during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has been granted bail by court. Scroll down for details.
Published: April 28, 2026 7:54 PM IST
Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: In a major development surrounding the controversial Meghalaya honeymoon murder, the accused, named Sonam Raghuvanshi, has been granted bail by a court. Raghuvanshi was accused of planning the murder of her husband during the couple’s honeymoon in Meghalaya. She hails from Indore, and the court has stated that the legal process will continue to happen, as per the law.
What’s the case?
Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam Raghuvanshi married each other on May 11, 2025. The victim was a transport businessman from Indore. After some days of the wedding, the couple went to Meghalaya for their honeymoon. The catch is that after some days, on April 23, Sonam’s husband, Raja, went missing. The case soon transformed into a full-fledged mystery. After a heavy investigation, Raja’s mutilated body was found on June 2. The body was discovered near a waterfall in Sohra.
Investigation left everyone shocked
According to the autopsy report of Raja Raghuvanshi, he had sustained severe injuries to the head region, which were caused by a sharp object. The report later pointed to a brutal attack, which Raghuvanshi had suffered on his honeymoon. The investigation soon took a transition when Sonam and some associates were arrested for involvement in the mysterious case. The police then stated that the murder case was completely pre-planned.
Sonam Raghuvanshi’s surrender
Sonam Raghuvanshi later surrendered to the Ghazipur Police of Uttar Pradesh on June 8. After some time in September, the Meghalaya police filed a detailed chargesheet against her, naming the accused individuals in the case.
What’s happening now?
As the accused Sonal Raghuvanshi has been granted bail, the officials have said that the legal proceedings are still ongoing.
“The accused has been granted bail, but the investigation will continue,” said a senior police officer, as reported by PTI.
When the news of Raja Raghuvanshi’s disappearance had come, the case soon became a mystery. It’s because initially, Sonam too was missing. However, with continuous investigation and unfolding of events, every layer in the case started to shed.
Now that Sonam Raghuvanshi has been granted bail by a local court, everyone is eyeing the further developments in the case.
(With inputs from PTI)
