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Meghalaya Police secured a three-day transit remand for Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of hiring men to kill her husband during their honeymoon. She is the prime suspect in the murder case, according to police
Meghalaya Police have got three days transit remand of Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of hiring men who allegedly killed her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, while they were on a honeymoon. She was brought to police station in Bihar’s Patna. According to the Meghalaya police, she is the prime accused in the alleged murder of Indore resident and is now being taken to Shillong.
This comes after the Meghalaya Police got the transit remand of the three other accomplices yesterday for 7 days, who were picked from Madhya Pradesh. “All four accused are currently in Indore Police Commissionerate and interrogation is being done by Shillong Police. The transit remand of the three accused was taken yesterday. Today, the fourth accused has been arrested. Shillong Police will take all four accused with them today after taking transit remand…” Additional DCP (Crime) Rajesh Dandotiya said.
Sonam was arrested from Uttar Pradesh yesterday. “Sonam Raghuvanshi called her family members at around 3 AM and informed them that she was present at the Kashi Dhaba on Varanasi-Ghazipur main road.
Ghazipur Police took her to the hospital and then to the One Stop Centre in Ghazipur. Meghalaya Police was present in Indore to investigate this case. Sonam Raghuvanshi will be handed over to Meghalaya Police as soon as they reach Ghazipur. UP Police has not interrogated Sonam Raghuvanshi,” ADG Law and Order, UP, Amitabh Yash had said.
Both had gone missing on May 23 in the northeastern state of Meghalaya. Raja Raghuvanshi’s body was later recovered in Meghalaya. The duo got married on May 11.
Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong stated that four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi. Speaking to the press on June 9, shortly after Sonam Raghvanshi voluntarily surrendered to the police, Tynsong said that authorities are still on the lookout for one remaining suspect. He confirmed that Sonam turned herself in willingly and stated that all the arrested individuals will be taken to Shillong for further investigation.
Indore/Shillong, June 2025 – In a major development in the mysterious Indore honeymoon couple case, Meghalaya Police have been granted a three-day transit remand of Sonam Raghuvanshi, a key suspect whose alleged role in the disappearance and possible murder of her husband has shocked the nation. The remand was approved by a local Indore court late Monday evening after an intense legal battle and high media scrutiny.
The case, which began as a missing persons report, quickly snowballed into a multi-state investigation involving digital trails, financial discrepancies, and possible premeditated crime.
What began as a celebratory honeymoon trip turned into a criminal investigation after Rohit Bhadoria, 29, went missing under suspicious circumstances during a holiday in Meghalaya with his new wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, just weeks after their wedding in Indore.
According to the initial FIR filed in Shillong, Rohit was last seen on May 18 near a tourist site in Cherrapunji, known for its scenic but rugged terrain. Sonam claimed he had slipped and fallen into a deep gorge while they were trekking alone. However, the body was never recovered, and local authorities noted inconsistencies in Sonam’s version of events.
Further investigation by Meghalaya Police, with assistance from local guides and CCTV footage, raised multiple red flags. The couple was seen arguing a day before Rohit’s alleged disappearance, and Sonam was reportedly in contact with another man during the trip. Phone records, financial transactions, and deleted messages suggested possible premeditation, prompting authorities to treat the case as a suspected murder rather than an accident.
Following weeks of surveillance and evidence collection, Sonam Raghuvanshi was detained in Indore on June 8, after Meghalaya Police issued a lookout notice. She had returned to her hometown shortly after Rohit’s disappearance, claiming she was emotionally traumatized and unable to remain in Shillong.
On June 9, Meghalaya Police submitted a formal request to the Indore district court for her transit remand to Shillong, arguing that her physical presence was necessary for site verification, forensic cooperation, and custodial questioning.
The court, after hearing both sides, granted the police three days of transit remand, allowing them to transport Sonam to Meghalaya for further interrogation. She will be accompanied by a team of officials, including a female constable, as per legal procedure.
In a brief statement to reporters while being escorted out of the court, Sonam maintained her innocence. “I loved Rohit. What happened was a tragic accident. I am being framed,” she said tearfully. Her lawyer argued that there is no concrete evidence of foul play and that the police are building a case on circumstantial grounds.
However, Meghalaya Police officials say the evidence paints a different picture. “We have strong reasons to believe this was not an accident. The inconsistencies in her story, the missing belongings, and the timeline of events raise serious questions,” said a senior investigating officer.
The case has attracted widespread media attention, drawing comparisons to high-profile true crime cases in India where relationships turned fatal. The mix of romance, sudden disappearance, and potential betrayal has captivated public attention, leading to wall-to-wall news coverage and social media speculation.
Hashtags such as #IndoreHoneymoonCase, #JusticeForRohit, and #SonamRaghuvanshi have been trending across platforms, with netizens demanding justice and transparency in the investigation.
With the transit remand secured, Sonam will be taken to Shillong for further questioning. Police plan to take her to the site where Rohit allegedly went missing for a crime scene reconstruction, a crucial step in establishing the chain of events.
Meanwhile, search teams are reportedly preparing to resume efforts to locate Rohit’s body, if it exists. Forensic teams are also examining clothing, hotel CCTV footage, and financial records to build a timeline.
Legal experts say the case hinges on proving intent, and that without a recovered body, the prosecution will have to rely heavily on circumstantial and digital evidence to press charges.
Rohit’s family in Indore remains devastated. “He was a happy, loving person. We never imagined something like this could happen,” said his elder brother. The family has expressed full faith in the Meghalaya Police and urged that justice be served without delay.
As the investigation deepens, all eyes will remain on Shillong and the unfolding mystery of what really happened on that fateful honeymoon trip.
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