The honeymoon that began with love and hope ended in tragedy—and spiraled into a scandal that’s gripping the nation. The murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, discovered on June 2 at the bottom of a gorge near Sohra, Meghalaya, quickly escalated from mystery to a crime thriller in real life. His newlywed wife, 25‑year‑old Sonam Raghuvanshi, is the prime accused, along with her alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha and others. Now, sensational revelations and legal drama are tearing open deep secrets in the case.

Sonam and Raj were arrested as key suspects after Raja’s body was recovered. According to police, the murder was allegedly premeditated: three men struck fatal blows with machetes while Sonam is believed to have watched on–—a betrayal filmed neither by cameras nor memory, but confirmed during confessions  Soon after, Sonam surrendered at a roadside dhaba in Ghazipur, claiming innocence and alleging abduction, while her father demanded a CBI investigation into police actions .Further claims emerged that Sonam had transferred ownership of valuables and attempted to destroy key evidence—specifically Raja’s mobile phone—suggesting a calculated effort to cover tracks . While some of the accused later retracted their confessions, authorities insisted that forensic and circumstantial evidence is substantial enough to press charges

Sonam and Raj’s judicial custody was extended by 14 days starting July 18, indicating that arrests and investigations remain active even weeks after Raja’s death stance, Legal Hurdles

Raja’s grieving family, still searching for closure, have demanded a narco‑analysis test for Sonam and Raj, hoping it might reveal hidden revelations. His brother, Vipin, has even filed appeals to the Meghalaya High Court—and is ready to escalate the issue to the Supreme Court .

This push for narco testing is fueled by suspicion of undisclosed motives, possible conspirators, and the urge to fully uncover the web of relationships and finances behind the crime .

However, Meghalaya Police have firmly refused the request, stressing that both Sonam and Raj have already admitted their involvement. SP Vivek Syiem clarified that narco analysis is not only inadmissible in court—it’s typically used only when no substantial evidence exists, and is outright banned by the Supreme Court .

Meanwhile, court proceedings continue to envelop the accused. While Sonam remains in custody, one of the co‑accused, Silome James, was granted conditional bail, drawing sharp criticism from Raja’s family. Vipin called it a direct threat to justice, especially since James reportedly destroyed crucial evidence before his release .

Two of the three men fervently involved in the attack—Akash Rajput and Anand Kurmi—retracted their earlier confessions when brought before a magistrate, choosing silence over cooperation. Police, however, insist that other evidence fills the gaps left by the retraction.

If the murder was motivated by an alleged affair between Sonam and Raj, why resort to such brutality? Raja’s family has pointed out that Sonam once expressed contentment with marrying whomever her family chose—a revelation that makes the alleged conspiracy even more baffling .

Raja’s father went further, alleging Sonam had engaged in sinister rituals. Reports surfaced that she practiced tantra and even insisted on protective talismans for their home—actions the family believes may reveal deeper motives beyond personal betrayal.

Two distinct forces now pull the case in opposite directions: one, the victim’s family demanding deeper truth through narco analysis; the other, the investigating authorities who declare Narco tests unnecessary based on existing confessions, crime‑scene reconstruction, and forensic material .

SP Vivek Syiem framed the murder as premeditated, involving careful destruction of evidence and coordinated planning. He highlighted that Sonam’s cooperation, her confession, and reconstruction of the crime scene make narco testing redundant .

While media speculation hints at life imprisonment for Sonam if convicted, no formal sentence has been issued yet. The chargesheet is being finalized, and the investigation is ongoing. Whether a narco test—legal or not—would alter the case trajectory remains uncertain.

Yet, public opinion is already forming. The online conversation oscillates between outrage at a possible bride-turned-betrayer and disbelief at the idea of a sensational murder plot unfolding during a honeymoon. Analysts warn about the dangers of sensationalizing the case, especially in light of legal boundaries surrounding narco tests.

What is clear is that emotions are running high on all sides. Raja’s family is desperate for justice. Sonam’s parents and sibling insist on her innocence. The judiciary is being asked to balance evidence, legality, and public sentiment. And the nation watches as each hearing, each bail plea, and each legal motion unfolds like chapter of a dark and complex saga.

For Sonam Raghuvanshi, the honeymoon that was meant to mark a new beginning quickly spiraled into a nightmare. Now she faces serious charges: orchestrating or aiding her husband’s brutal murder, evidence tampering, and participation in a deadly conspiracy. While the prospect of a life sentence looms large, key questions remain unanswered: Why was Raja killed? Who dictated the plan? Are more people involved?

As the family pushes for narco tests, police resist—not out of defiance, but because the law forbids such methods and the case is built on solid ground. What unfolds in court over the coming weeks may solidify the future—or reveal new layers of complexity.

One thing is certain: this is not just a murder case. It’s a labyrinth of betrayal, legal drama, and unresolved mystery. And until justice is served, every demand, confession and refusal to cooperate will carry the weight of a story that refuses to let go.