The perplexing case of Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of orchestrating her husband Raja Raghuvanshi's murder during their honeymoon, took another bewildering turn when she was apprehended in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. After her arrest, Sonam made a statement before a magistrate, claiming to have no memory of the events surrounding the crime. This declaration adds a new layer of complexity to an already convoluted investigation that spans multiple states and involves allegations of infidelity, hired assassins, and a meticulously planned conspiracy.
Sonam's arrest in Ghazipur followed a period of being untraceable after her husband's body was discovered in a gorge in Meghalaya on June 2, 2025. The couple had been on their honeymoon, but both had mysteriously disappeared on May 23. According to police reports, Sonam allegedly hired three men from Madhya Pradesh to kill her husband. These men have since been arrested.
Upon being taken into custody, Sonam was presented before a magistrate in Ghazipur. It was during this appearance that she reportedly claimed to have no recollection of the events. According to sources, after she woke up in the one-stop center in Ghazipur, she stated she was kidnapped and didn't kill anyone. This statement sharply contrasts with the police's allegations that she was a key orchestrator of the murder plot.
Adding to the confusion, Sonam's family has staunchly defended her innocence, with her father claiming that she has been framed. He stated that she contacted her brother from a Dhaba in Ghazipur, and the police took her away from there. He disputes the police version of events, calling for a CBI inquiry.
The police investigation suggests a pre-planned conspiracy fueled by an alleged affair between Sonam and Raj Kushwaha, who is among those arrested for the murder. Police reports indicate that Sonam was in constant contact with Kushwaha throughout her honeymoon, sharing her location and coordinating with the hired killers. It's alleged that Sonam insisted on visiting the Kamakhya temple in Assam, potentially as a way to help the killers track the couple's movements.
Adding another layer to the narrative, a dhaba owner in Ghazipur recalls Sonam arriving at his establishment in distress, asking to use the phone. This action ultimately led to the police being alerted and her subsequent arrest. The owner's statement has been recorded as part of the ongoing investigation.
The Meghalaya Police have taken custody of Sonam and are in the process of transporting her to the northeastern state for further questioning. A Ghazipur magistrate granted a three-day transit remand for her questioning in Shillong. The three men arrested in Madhya Pradesh have also been sent to Meghalaya on a seven-day transit remand.
The autopsy report of Raja Raghuvanshi revealed that he died from injuries inflicted by a sharp cutting weapon. A machete, believed to be the murder weapon, was recovered nearby. These findings further support the police's theory of a planned and violent attack.
As Sonam Raghuvanshi is transferred to Meghalaya, the investigation continues, and the truth behind Raja Raghuvanshi's murder remains elusive. Was she a mastermind, as the police claim, or a victim of circumstance, as she and her family assert? Only time and a thorough investigation will reveal the answers to this perplexing case.
