Summary
- Four accused have confessed to murdering Raja Raghuvanshi, claiming his wife Sonam was present and witnessed the act.
- The suspects fled across India, aided financially by alleged lover and co-conspirator Raj Kushwaha, who stayed in Indore.
- Families of the accused and Sonam continue to deny involvement, demanding a CBI investigation into the case.
A Honeymoon to Murder: The Chilling Confession That Shook Indore
What began as a seemingly romantic getaway to Meghalaya turned into a chilling murder investigation that has gripped the nation. The murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi has taken a grim turn with the confession of four men, who not only admitted to killing Raja but also claimed his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, was present and watched him die.
According to ACP Poonam Chand Yadav of the Indore Crime Branch, the first blow was delivered by Vishal alias Vicky Thakur, and the group later disposed of Raja’s body in a deep gorge near Cherrapunji. The confession came after a complex investigation, involving multiple agencies and a cross-country manhunt that led investigators from Indore to Meghalaya and back.
While Sonam had surrendered in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district, her alleged involvement remains under intense scrutiny, especially with new revelations about her continuous phone contact with Raj Kushwaha, her suspected lover and co-conspirator.
🚨 Indore Honeymoon Murder: Wife Orchestrated Husband's Killing in Meghalaya
— The Matrix (@thematrixloop) June 9, 2025
A chilling twist in the case of the missing Indore couple—Sonam Raghuvanshi has been arrested for masterminding the murder of her husband Raja during their honeymoon.
🔴 Planned hit: Meghalaya DGP… pic.twitter.com/oN6YRmnU0l
A Crime Orchestrated Across States: Train Rides, Trail Money, and the Gorge
- The three attackers fled Indore by train, using indirect routes via Guwahati and Shillong to avoid detection.
- Raj Kushwaha, who allegedly financed the travel, remained in Indore and is now being named as a key conspirator.
- Raja’s decomposed body was found on June 2 in a gorge, 12 days after the couple vanished on their Meghalaya trip.
- Sonam surrendered in UP but hasn’t confirmed whether she stayed back in Meghalaya post-murder.
- ACP Yadav states that further confirmation from Meghalaya Police is pending regarding her movements.
The plan appears to have been meticulously premeditated, with routes and escape sequences laid out well in advance. The Crime Branch says the accused were aided by financial support from Kushwaha, allegedly receiving ₹40,000–₹50,000 each for their journey.
What remains unresolved is Sonam’s exact location and role after the crime—did she remain in Meghalaya or flee separately before surrendering? Police are still piecing together the digital footprint and CCTV timelines to establish her movement in the hours after the murder.
Denials, Doubts, and Demands for Justice
- Sonam’s father and Raj Kushwaha’s family claim their children are innocent and are being framed by police narratives.
- Kushwaha’s mother and sister insist he had no connection to Sonam and was working during the period of the murder.
- Sonam’s father has called for a CBI investigation, alleging media and police have “fabricated the story.”
- The case has stirred social media backlash, with public debate split over police claims vs. family counter-allegations.
- Legal experts warn that confessions alone are not enough, and corroborating evidence will be key to conviction.
Even as the police bolster their theory of a conspiracy led by Sonam and Kushwaha, families on both sides continue to deny any wrongdoing. Raj’s mother gave a tearful public statement, asserting that her son “only helps people” and that his alleged involvement is impossible.
Meanwhile, Sonam’s sudden surrender, just before she could be apprehended, has raised questions: Was it a legal strategy? Was she coerced or misled? Or is she central to a calculated crime born out of betrayal and revenge?
Final Verdict: A Honeymoon Homicide or a Framed Fall?
With four confessions in hand and a timeline that leads from Indore to the remote hills of Meghalaya, the Indore Crime Branch appears confident in its narrative: this was not a spontaneous act of violence, but a murder scripted with precision. The presence of Sonam Raghuvanshi during the crime, as alleged by the confessed killers, adds a disturbing emotional dimension to the case.
Yet, amid the confessions, public denials, and calls for a central probe, one thing remains clear: the road to justice is far from over. The truth of Raja Raghuvanshi’s death—whether born of betrayal, manipulation, or misunderstanding—must now be proven in court, not in confessions or headlines.
As this high-profile case moves forward, India watches closely, not just for justice—but for clarity.
