Honeymoon Horror: What was going to be a love-filled honeymoon in Meghalaya hills turned ugly and fatal when Sonam Raghuvanshi, a young bride from Uttar Pradesh, staged her own disappearance, only to turn out to be the mastermind of her husband’s murder. A tale of horror and betrayal, the case has shocked the country and invited comparisons with crime thrillers.
In early May 2025, police in Meghalaya received a distress call reporting that Sonam Raghuvanshi had gone missing during a honeymoon trip with her husband. The incident drew immediate media attention, as the young couple had recently married and were said to be celebrating their new life together.
Search parties were sent throughout the area, combing woods and streams to find out where she had gone. Her disappearance was an enigma for days—until police stumbled upon something much more nefarious.
After thorough investigation and cell phone tracking, Sonam was traced to Uttar Pradesh. But what was revealed instead of a tearful reunion or an account of escape was astounding: Sonam faked her own disappearance. More alarming, she had employed contract killers to kill her husband on their honeymoon.
Sources near the investigation indicate that financial greed and premeditation were behind the crime. As per the police, the killing was not impulsive but carefully planned out, several months ahead of time.
This case has also set the nation debating in earnest on increasing instances of “contract killings in disguise.” With social media beautifying relationships and destination honeymoons, experts caution that several young couples could be hiding underlying tensions and ulterior motives.
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Sonam Raghuvanshi has been taken into custody and will be tried on sections dealing with murder, criminal conspiracy, and misleading the authorities. In the meantime, the victim’s family is seeking quick justice.
The. Sonam Raghuvanshi’s case defies the differentiation between reality and fantasy, showcasing that on a few occasions, reality is more terrifying than movies. It’s a nasty reminder that trust and betrayal can go together hand-in-hand—on a honeymoon too.
What is happening to our society?
Indore woman, who went missing during honeymoon in Meghalaya, arrested for husband's murder
Sonam Raghuvanshi hired killer to kill husband
10 May – Marriage
2 June – Body found of Raja Raghuvanshi
9 June- Sonam arrested#IndoreCouple pic.twitter.com/FIHf5WndA4
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