Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Solved: Wife Sonam Plotted Husband Raja’s Killing With Lover Raj Kushwaha

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:14am on 19 Jun 2025,Thursday India

The mystery behind Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder in Meghalaya has been solved. Police confirmed that Raja’s wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, conspired with her lover, Raj Kushwaha—who used the alias “Sanjay Verma”—to have him killed during their honeymoon. Call records revealed 234 calls between the two in 39 days. Sonam hired three hitmen, and Raja's body was found on June 2 near Nongriat village. Sonam later surrendered in Uttar Pradesh, and all accused were arrested. Her family has since disowned her. The murder, disguised initially as a missing persons case, has shocked the nation with its brutal betrayal. (PC: NDTV)

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