The case that gripped the nation as a “honeymoon murder” has taken a shocking new turn. Sonam, once labeled the prime suspect in her husband Raja Raghuvanshi’s death, is now at the center of a heated debate: was she the cold planner of his murder or merely a pawn in a scheme that ended in tragedy?

In May 2025, Raja, a respected businessman from Indore, married Sonam in a grand family ceremony. Their honeymoon was set in the lush green valleys of Sohra near Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, a place known for waterfalls and misty cliffs. But what should have been a time of joy ended in a nightmare when Raja’s body was found at the bottom of a gorge, while Sonam disappeared.

Initially thought to be an accident, the case turned when forensic teams discovered scratches and bruises indicating Raja had been pushed. Suspicion immediately turned to Sonam, especially when she was later found alive in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, sparking outrage and speculation. Social media erupted, branding her a killer, and she was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Investigations uncovered Sonam’s frequent contact with Raj Kushwaha, a man she was reportedly close to even after her marriage. Call records, CCTV footage, and testimonies from a local guide, Albert, placed Raj and two others, Anand and Akash, near the couple during the trip. Police alleged that Sonam, along with these three men, orchestrated Raja’s murder, planning it with chilling precision near the Wei Sawdong Falls.

The guide claimed he saw the three men trying to separate Raja during the hike, and it was here, police allege, that Raja was pushed, falling to his death. Sonam, police said, pretended to be kidnapped and returned days later to Uttar Pradesh to avoid suspicion.

Further evidence, including mobile data, financial transactions, and a raincoat stained with Raja’s blood, seemed to strengthen the case against Sonam. Yet, her defense argues she is innocent, a victim of circumstances, and claims she had no part in the planning or execution of the murder.

Meanwhile, Raja’s family, shattered by the loss of their son, is demanding justice, insisting Sonam be tried to the fullest extent of the law. They returned all the wedding jewelry to Sonam’s family, emphasizing they wanted justice, not compensation.

As the case progressed, Lokendra Singh Tomar, owner of a flat in Indore where the accused stayed before and after the murder, and caretaker Balbir Ahirwar were arrested for allegedly helping hide evidence by deleting CCTV footage. Both were later released on bail, causing public uproar about whether the case was weakening or evidence was being tampered with.

Adding to the complexity, Sonam’s mental health has reportedly deteriorated in jail, and the court has allowed her limited phone calls with family. Raja’s family is now pushing for a narco-analysis test on Sonam and the accused, believing hidden truths remain.

On social media, the case has polarized the nation. Some view Sonam as a victim wrongfully accused, while others see her as the mastermind of a cold-blooded plot driven by a secret affair and greed. Hashtags like #JusticeForRaja and #FreeSonam trend daily, reflecting the country’s divided opinion.

With Sonam’s bail hearing pending, the nation waits for answers. Will Sonam walk free, proving her innocence, or will the court affirm the narrative of her being the mastermind behind her husband’s murder? And if she is found innocent, will society ever truly accept her again?

The trial is expected to begin soon, and if convicted, Sonam could face life imprisonment or even harsher penalties. Yet, if she is found innocent, those who hastily branded her guilty will face their own reckoning.

As India waits for the court’s verdict, one question echoes across homes, newsrooms, and social media: Is Sonam truly guilty, or has she been wrongfully cast as a murderer in a case that is as tragic as it is complicated?