A Honeymoon Gone Horribly Wrong: Indore Man Murdered in Meghalaya

🌧️😱 Meghalaya Honeymoon Horror: How a Rejected Guide Helped Crack the Case! 🌧️🔍

A tragic honeymoon in Meghalya turned into a chilling murder mystery when newlyweds Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi from Indore disappeared on May 23 during their trek in Sohra. Eleven days later, Raja’s body was found in a gorge near Weisawdong Falls (June 2), and Sonam remained missing

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🧩 Key Clues That Broke the Case:

• Local guide, Albert Pde, had offered to help them on May 22—but was declined.

• The next day, he spotted Raja walking with Sonam and three unknown men — silence in Hindi, ominous company .

• His testimony led police to intensify the probe.

  ⚠️ Murder or Kidnap?

  • Large teams including NDRF, SDRF, dogs, drones were deployed amid heavy rain .

  • In the gorge, investigators recovered a blood-stained machete ("dao"), smashed phone, smartwatch—and a mysterious black raincoat

  🚨 Police Suspect Wife’s Role

  • Meghalaya Police allege Sonam hired three men—possibly the same spotted by the guide—to murder Raja .

  • Sonam surrendered at Ghazipur, UP, and was arrested alongside the three suspects .

  • Police have confirmed a homicide case; a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is examining all angles .

    💔 Family’s Plea for Justice

    • Raja’s family demands a CBI investigation, suspicious of robbery and foul play — his gold jewelry and valuables were missing .

    • Meanwhile, Sonam’s family maintains her innocence, claiming possible kidnapping and even questioning local police actions. 
      This tragic case raises questions about tourist safety in Meghalaya, then the speed and integrity of the investigation. The community mourns a promising life lost, while millions await justice and the fate of Sonam—still unaccounted for.