Sonam Raghuvanshi case: Meghalaya court grants bail to Indore woman accused in husband’s honeymoon murder case
A Meghalaya court grants bail to Indore resident Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused in the 2025 honeymoon murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi in Sohra, East Khasi Hills; investigation continues
PTC Web Desk: A court in Meghalaya on Tuesday granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is accused of plotting the killing of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in the northeastern state in 2025.
According to officials, Sonam’s husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, was reported missing on May 23 while the couple was visiting scenic locations in the state. After an extensive search operation, his mutilated body was recovered on June 2 near a waterfall in the Sohra region of East Khasi Hills district.
The case took a dramatic turn when the police arrested Sonam along with several others, including a man believed to be her boyfriend, in connection with the alleged conspiracy behind the murder.
Confirming the development, Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem stated that the court has granted bail to the accused. “The accused has been granted bail. However, necessary legal procedures are being followed and the police will continue to pursue the matter,” he said.
Authorities have indicated that despite the bail, the investigation remains active, and further legal action will be taken as required. The case has drawn significant attention due to the shocking circumstances surrounding the alleged crime during what was meant to be a honeymoon trip.