Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam were on their honeymoon in Meghalaya, and now it has turned a into murder case with five already arrested. Investigators find that Sonam had asked him to visit Kamakhya Temple as she wanted to seek the blessing of the goddess.&nbsp;"Sonam convinced her husband Raja that they need to make offerings at the Kamakhya Devi Temple before consummating the marriage," a police officer who is a part of the investigation told news agency PTI.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/meghalaya-murder-case-if-sonam-is-responsible-she-will-be-punished-raja-raghuvanshi-s-mother-on-son-s-death-1749466893170">Meghalaya murder case | 'If Sonam is responsible, she will be punished': Raja Raghuvanshi's mother on son's death</a>&nbsp;The officer added, "Sonam coerced her husband to take her to the deep jungles of Nongriat with the belief that the hitmen she hired would have a better chance of killing him somewhere on the route, considering it is secluded. But, since there were too many tourists trekking to Nongriat on May 22 and May 23, they couldn't kill him there."&nbsp;Earlier, while talking to the media, Raja's mother said, "We had wholeheartedly accepted her, if Sonam is responsible in any way, she will be punished," she added. If Sonam loved my son, she wouldn't have left my son to die. How is she safe? All people behind this should be strictly punished."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/family-reveals-new-details-in-meghalaya-murder-case-sonam-had-two-phones-raja-raghuvanshi-raj-kushwaha-1749638775388">‘Sonam had two phones, she told us...’: Family reveals new details in Meghalaya murder case</a>&nbsp;The couple got married in Madhya Pradesh on May 11 and were in Meghalaya on May 20. Raja went missing from the East Khasi Hills district on May 23, and he was found dead near Wei Sawdong Falls, 11 days later. On Monday (June 9), the wife, Sonam, surrendered herself to Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur Police.&nbsp;

Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam were on their honeymoon in Meghalaya, and now it has turned a into murder case with five already arrested. Investigators find that Sonam had asked him to visit Kamakhya Temple as she wanted to seek the blessing of the goddess.

Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam were on their honeymoon in Meghalaya, and now it has turned a into murder case with five already arrested. Investigators find that Sonam had asked him to visit Kamakhya Temple as she wanted to seek the blessing of the goddess. "Sonam convinced her husband Raja that they need to make offerings at the Kamakhya Devi Temple before consummating the marriage," a police officer who is a part of the investigation told news agency PTI. Also read: Meghalaya murder case | 'If Sonam is responsible, she will be punished': Raja Raghuvanshi's mother on son's death The officer added, "Sonam coerced her husband to take her to the deep jungles of Nongriat with the belief that the hitmen she hired would have a better chance of killing him somewhere on the route, considering it is secluded. But, since there were too many tourists trekking to Nongriat on May 22 and May 23, they couldn't kill him there." Earlier, while talking to the media, Raja's mother said, "We had wholeheartedly accepted her, if Sonam is responsible in any way, she will be punished," she added. If Sonam loved my son, she wouldn't have left my son to die. How is she safe? All people behind this should be strictly punished." Also read: ‘Sonam had two phones, she told us...’: Family reveals new details in Meghalaya murder case The couple got married in Madhya Pradesh on May 11 and were in Meghalaya on May 20. Raja went missing from the East Khasi Hills district on May 23, and he was found dead near Wei Sawdong Falls, 11 days later. On Monday (June 9), the wife, Sonam, surrendered herself to Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur Police.

Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam were on their honeymoon in Meghalaya, and now it has turned a into murder case with five already arrested. Investigators find that Sonam had asked him to visit Kamakhya Temple as she wanted to seek the blessing of the goddess.

'Sonam convinced Raja that they need to make offerings at the Kamakhya Devi Temple': What Police Said

Sonam Raghuvanshi, who had been missing for more than two weeks after her husband Raja Raghuvanshi was found dead during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, was arrested in the early hours of Monday. She reportedly surrendered at Nandganj Police Station in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district and was taken into custody around 1 am.Sonam had vanished soon after Raja’s body was discovered in a deep gorge near Wei Sawdong Falls in Sohra. His identity was confirmed by a tattoo on his hand reading “Raja” and a smartwatch on his wrist.<h2>Transit remand and arrests of co-accused</h2>A court in Ghazipur sent Sonam into three-day transit remand, and the Meghalaya police are now taking her to the state for further investigation.Three other individuals have also been arrested in connection with the murder, Raj Kushwaha, Vishal Chauhan, and Akash Rajput, following their appearance in an Indore court. The trio has been placed under seven-day transit custody of the Meghalaya police.<h2>Chilling murder plot linked to love affair</h2>According to the Indore Police, Sonam was allegedly in a relationship with Raj Kushwaha, an employee at her brother’s tile distribution company. Kushwaha, 20, and Sonam, 25, are accused of plotting Raja’s murder just days after the couple’s 11 May wedding.On 18 May, they allegedly began planning the murder. Police say Kushwaha hired three accomplices, Vishal Chauhan, Anand Kumar, and Akash Rajput, to execute the plan.Investigators claim Sonam shared the couple’s live location with the killers and maintained frequent contact with Kushwaha during their trip, as shown in her call records.<h2>Timeline: From honeymoon to horror</h2>The couple left for their honeymoon on 20 May and reached Mawlakhiat village in Meghalaya on 22 May. The next day, Sonam and Raja went missing. On 24 May, their rented scooter was found abandoned outside a café on the Shillong–Sohra road.A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a superintendent of police and four deputy superintendents was formed by the Meghalaya Police to probe the case. Raja’s body was finally found on 2 June.Raja’s mother, Uma Raghuvanshi, accused Sonam of plotting the trip and taking ₹9 lakh from Raja for travel and accommodation. She also claimed Sonam insisted on carrying all the jewellery for the trip.SIT chief Herbert Pyniaid Kharkongor said Raja suffered two serious head injuries, likely caused by a sharp weapon.

A court in Ghazipur sent Sonam into three-day transit remand, and the Meghalaya police are now taking her to the state for further investigation.

Sonam Raghuvanshi, who had been missing for more than two weeks after her husband Raja Raghuvanshi was found dead during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, was arrested in the early hours of Monday. She reportedly surrendered at Nandganj Police Station in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district and was taken into custody around 1 am. Sonam had vanished soon after Raja’s body was discovered in a deep gorge near Wei Sawdong Falls in Sohra. His identity was confirmed by a tattoo on his hand reading “Raja” and a smartwatch on his wrist. Transit remand and arrests of co-accused A court in Ghazipur sent Sonam into three-day transit remand, and the Meghalaya police are now taking her to the state for further investigation. Three other individuals have also been arrested in connection with the murder, Raj Kushwaha, Vishal Chauhan, and Akash Rajput, following their appearance in an Indore court. The trio has been placed under seven-day transit custody of the Meghalaya police. Chilling murder plot linked to love affair According to the Indore Police, Sonam was allegedly in a relationship with Raj Kushwaha, an employee at her brother’s tile distribution company. Kushwaha, 20, and Sonam, 25, are accused of plotting Raja’s murder just days after the couple’s 11 May wedding. On 18 May, they allegedly began planning the murder. Police say Kushwaha hired three accomplices, Vishal Chauhan, Anand Kumar, and Akash Rajput, to execute the plan. Investigators claim Sonam shared the couple’s live location with the killers and maintained frequent contact with Kushwaha during their trip, as shown in her call records. Timeline: From honeymoon to horror The couple left for their honeymoon on 20 May and reached Mawlakhiat village in Meghalaya on 22 May. The next day, Sonam and Raja went missing. On 24 May, their rented scooter was found abandoned outside a café on the Shillong–Sohra road. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a superintendent of police and four deputy superintendents was formed by the Meghalaya Police to probe the case. Raja’s body was finally found on 2 June. Raja’s mother, Uma Raghuvanshi, accused Sonam of plotting the trip and taking ₹9 lakh from Raja for travel and accommodation. She also claimed Sonam insisted on carrying all the jewellery for the trip. SIT chief Herbert Pyniaid Kharkongor said Raja suffered two serious head injuries, likely caused by a sharp weapon.

A court in Ghazipur sent Sonam into three-day transit remand, and the Meghalaya police are now taking her to the state for further investigation.

'Murder planning began on May 18': Meghalaya honeymoon turned horror for Raja Raghuvanshi - Timeline, suspects and all you need to know

New information from the post-mortem of Raja Raghuvanshi has highlighted the brutal nature of his murder, as investigators focus on the alleged role of his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi.According to Meghalaya Special Investigation Team (SIT) chief Herbert Pyniaid Kharkongor, Raja sustained two fatal injuries to the head, likely inflicted with a sharp weapon.“Post mortem saying two head injuries with a sharp cutting weapon,” Kharkongor confirmed.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/she-said-her-phone-was-stolen-here-s-what-dhaba-owner-revealed-in-meghalaya-murder-case-sonam-raghuvanshi-raj-kushwaha-1749460110503">‘She said her phone was stolen and...’: Here’s what dhaba owner revealed in Meghalaya murder case</a>The examination was carried out at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS).<h2>Wife found near roadside dhaba in Uttar Pradesh</h2>Sonam Raghuvanshi was located near a dhaba on the Varanasi-Ghazipur main road, according to a senior official from the Uttar Pradesh Police.She had earlier surrendered and was taken into custody by the UP police.<h2>Meghalaya police confirm arrests and interstate operation</h2>SIT chief Kharkongor told ANI that four people have been arrested in connection with the case. These individuals will be presented in court and later brought to Shillong on transit remand.“Our team is about to reach Ghazipur and will formally arrest Sonam and take her transit remand,” he said.He added that their team overcame difficult terrain and poor weather to recover the body and initiate the investigation. “We formed the SIT with capable officers in the case,” he said.Two teams were also sent to Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to track suspects. While details remain under investigation, early signs point to strained relations between Raja and Sonam.Alleged affair and murder conspiracy angleAccording to Rajesh Dandotiya, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police in Indore, 25-year-old Sonam was allegedly involved in a relationship with Raja Kushwaha.Kushwaha is accused of hiring Vishal Chauhan, Anand Kumar, and Akash Rajput to carry out the killing.Sonam allegedly assisted in the plan by sharing her husband’s location with the attackers.

According to Meghalaya Special Investigation Team (SIT) chief Herbert Pyniaid Kharkongor, Raja sustained two fatal injuries to the head, likely inflicted with a sharp weapon.

New information from the post-mortem of Raja Raghuvanshi has highlighted the brutal nature of his murder, as investigators focus on the alleged role of his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi. According to Meghalaya Special Investigation Team (SIT) chief Herbert Pyniaid Kharkongor, Raja sustained two fatal injuries to the head, likely inflicted with a sharp weapon. “Post mortem saying two head injuries with a sharp cutting weapon,” Kharkongor confirmed. Also read: ‘She said her phone was stolen and...’: Here’s what dhaba owner revealed in Meghalaya murder case The examination was carried out at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS). Wife found near roadside dhaba in Uttar Pradesh Sonam Raghuvanshi was located near a dhaba on the Varanasi-Ghazipur main road, according to a senior official from the Uttar Pradesh Police. She had earlier surrendered and was taken into custody by the UP police. Meghalaya police confirm arrests and interstate operation SIT chief Kharkongor told ANI that four people have been arrested in connection with the case. These individuals will be presented in court and later brought to Shillong on transit remand. “Our team is about to reach Ghazipur and will formally arrest Sonam and take her transit remand,” he said. He added that their team overcame difficult terrain and poor weather to recover the body and initiate the investigation. “We formed the SIT with capable officers in the case,” he said. Two teams were also sent to Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to track suspects. While details remain under investigation, early signs point to strained relations between Raja and Sonam. Alleged affair and murder conspiracy angle According to Rajesh Dandotiya, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police in Indore, 25-year-old Sonam was allegedly involved in a relationship with Raja Kushwaha. Kushwaha is accused of hiring Vishal Chauhan, Anand Kumar, and Akash Rajput to carry out the killing. Sonam allegedly assisted in the plan by sharing her husband’s location with the attackers.

According to Meghalaya Special Investigation Team (SIT) chief Herbert Pyniaid Kharkongor, Raja sustained two fatal injuries to the head, likely inflicted with a sharp weapon.

‘Two head wounds, sharp weapon’: What did Raja Raghuvanshi's post-mortem report reveal?