Twist in Honeymoon Murder Case: Meghalaya Police Close In on Sonam After Prime Accused’s Arrest
By Ananya Khound | Northeast Crime Correspondent | June 10, 2025
New Delhi / Shillong — In a chilling development that’s gripped Meghalaya and beyond, the mysterious disappearance of a newlywed woman named Sonam, once presumed missing, has taken a dramatic turn. Meghalaya Police confirmed on Monday that Sonam, now suspected to be a central figure in the honeymoon murder case, has reappeared—coincidentally just hours after the arrest of key suspect Raj Kushwaha.
Police have now confirmed that Sonam is set to be arrested and brought to Meghalaya on transit remand. She was tracked down in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, after weeks of silence, during which her whereabouts remained unknown even to her family.
Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case: Sonam to Be Arrested After Shocking Turn in Investigation
The Disappearance That Became a Manhunt
The case began last month when Sonam and her husband, whose identity police are withholding, arrived in Meghalaya for their honeymoon. Within days, he was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the forested outskirts of East Khasi Hills. Sonam, his bride of less than a week, had vanished without a trace.
Initial investigations yielded few clues. CCTV footage showed the couple arriving at a guest house, but only one checked out. For weeks, speculation raged—was this a runaway bride, a kidnapping, or something more sinister?
Breakthrough: The Arrest of Raj Kushwaha
On Sunday night, a breakthrough came when police raided a safehouse near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the arrest of Raj Kushwaha—a man long suspected to have links with Sonam. Multiple digital traces tied him to Sonam before and after her marriage.
East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem, in a press briefing, stated:
“If you look at it logically, all these days she hadn’t come out, but last night when Raj Kushwaha and others were caught, suddenly she surfaced. That speaks for itself.”
The Phone Call That Gave Her Away
According to police sources, Sonam made a brief phone call to a relative late Sunday night—an action that triggered a geo-location trace and ultimately led authorities to a modest house in Ghazipur. Police teams already stationed in Madhya Pradesh were immediately redirected, while a third team was deployed to UP.
“She didn’t come forward voluntarily,” said a senior investigator. “Her call was monitored after intelligence picked up keywords during the Kushwaha interrogation.”
Alleged Romantic Link Raises Motive Questions
Authorities are now examining whether Sonam and Raj Kushwaha shared a romantic past—or possibly plotted the murder together. Though unconfirmed officially, internal police briefings suggest WhatsApp chats and call records point to an ongoing relationship that may have overlapped with Sonam’s marriage.
Investigators believe Sonam may have lured her husband to Meghalaya under false pretenses before executing the plan with external help.
A Murder with Layers: Timeline So Far
April 2025: Sonam and her partner marry in a private ceremony in Uttar Pradesh.
Early May: The couple travels to Meghalaya for their honeymoon.
May 6: Husband found dead near Cherrapunji; Sonam goes missing.
May 15–31: Multiple suspects questioned; digital evidence recovered.
June 8: Raj Kushwaha arrested in Madhya Pradesh.
June 9: Sonam located in Ghazipur after phone call to relative.
Transit Remand and Next Legal Steps
Sonam is expected to be taken into custody within the next 24 hours. Police are currently pursuing transit remand orders from a Ghazipur magistrate, after which she will be transferred to Shillong for further interrogation.
SP Syiem emphasized that investigators are building a "watertight conspiracy case" and are confident that multiple individuals were complicit.
“This isn’t just a love triangle gone wrong,” said an officer. “It’s a premeditated murder, possibly orchestrated across state lines with forged identities and false narratives.”
Social Reaction and Public Outcry
The case has sparked widespread media coverage and public anger across Meghalaya, especially as details of betrayal and manipulation begin to emerge. Social media platforms are awash with reactions, with many calling for swift justice and transparency.
Women’s rights activists have also weighed in. “We must wait for the courts, but if proven guilty, Sonam’s actions are an insult to every woman fighting for dignity and safety in marriage,” said activist Rita Lyngdoh.
Conclusion: A Chilling Cautionary Tale
As police vans roll into Ghazipur today to collect Sonam, the nation watches. What began as a dream honeymoon has unfolded into a story of deception, death, and dark relationships.
Yet one question haunts everyone involved: was it love, revenge, greed—or all three?
