Meghalaya Honeymoon Case: Know How Sonam Killed Raja, Escape Plan And Hide Out Details
Meghalaya Honeymoon Case:The murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, allegedly orchestrated by his wife Sonam and her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has captivated the nation.
As per the reports, on May 23, Raja and Sonam were last seen leaving Shipara Homestay in Nongriat village. His body was discovered in a gorge on June 2. A week later, Sonam emerged in Uttar Pradesh facing accusations that she and Raj hired three hitmen-Akash, Anand, and Vikash-to kill Raja. The police have pieced together events to track Sonam’s movements post-murder.
Meghalaya Honeymoon Case:Operation Honeymoon: Tracking the Suspects
Meghalaya police launched Operation Honeymoon with a dedicated 20-member team among 120 officers investigating the case. On June 7, they raided locations linked to the suspects and scrutinised profiles of the three alleged killers seen with Sonam. The investigation revealed that the couple purchased a machete near their Guwahati hotel, likely used in Raja’s murder.
The hitmen arrived in Guwahati on May 21 and followed the couple to Shillong by May 22. The murder is believed to have occurred on May 23 when the couple vanished. Sources claim Sonam directed the hitmen to kill Raja, with her presence at the crime scene confirmed by witnesses.
Meghalaya Honeymoon Case:Sonam’s Escape Plan
After Raja’s murder, all four accused gathered 11 kilometres from the crime scene (Raj did not travel to Meghalaya). Sonam then travelled to Guwahati before taking a train home. She reached Indore on May 25 and met Raj, who had arranged accommodation for her while he stayed nearby. They later secured a car for her journey to Uttar Pradesh.
Sonam surrendered in Ghazipur late on June 8, reportedly distressed and feverish. During their investigation, police found Akash’s blood-soaked shirt at the crime scene. Sonam had given him her raincoat found six kilometres away, suggesting an attempt to mislead authorities.
Meghalaya Honeymoon Case:Unusual Behaviour Raises Suspicions
The investigation noted peculiarities such as the couple not sharing photos together or posting on social media during their trip. This raised suspicions among officers who believed something was amiss. On May 23 at 2:15 pm, Sonam allegedly used Raja’s social media account to post about their union lasting seven lives-a dramatic gesture that further convinced police of her involvement.
The police also reviewed approximately 42 video footages from Indore where the accused were staying. These clips provided crucial evidence linking them to the crime scene and supporting witness testimonies about their movements after the murder.
