Indian Bride Arrested for Alleged Husband Murder in Meghalaya Honeymoon

Sonam Raghuvanshi, a 25-year-old woman from Indore, India, has been arrested after surrendering to police in connection with the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, whose body was found in a gorge in Meghalaya with his throat slit during their honeymoon. Police allege that Sonam hired four contract killers, who have also been arrested, to murder Raja. The couple had been married in May 2025 and chose Meghalaya for their honeymoon due to its scenic valleys. Initially, both families feared Sonam had been abducted or killed, leading to a widespread search campaign and accusations of police negligence, which were denied by the Meghalaya Chief Minister. Sonam's father continues to maintain her innocence, claiming she escaped captors and contacted her brother. The case has drawn significant attention, with families appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a federal investigation and justice.