Meghalaya Murder
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Meghalaya Government moves Supreme Court against Sonam's bail in Raja Raghuvanshi murder case
Meghalaya | Jul 02, 2026, 12:44 PM ISTThe case relates to the death of Raja Raghuvanshi, who had travelled with his wife to Meghalaya for their honeymoon. The couple went missing while visiting the Sohra area on May 23, 2025. After a search operation, Raja’s body was recovered from a deep gorge on June 2.
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Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Court extends judicial custody of Sonam and Raj Kushwaha by 14 days
India | Jul 04, 2025, 11:22 PM ISTRaja Raghuvanshi murder case: Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha have been accused of plotting the murder of Raja, Sonam’s husband, during the couple’s honeymoon in Meghalaya. On May 23, Raja and Sonam went missing while visiting Weisawdong Falls in Sohra.
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Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Two accused retract 'confessions', remain silent before magistrate
India | Jun 27, 2025, 11:12 AM ISTThe police clarified that statements recorded under Section 180 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) are helpful during investigation and cross-examination. However, only those recorded before a magistrate under Section 183 hold weight in a court of law.
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Meghalaya honeymoon murder: New photo of Sonam-Raj surfaces, police to seek 3 more days of custody
India | Jun 15, 2025, 03:36 PM ISTThe current 8-day remand of Sonam, Raj Kushwaha, and three others in the Meghalaya murder case will end next Wednesday. Police sources indicate that they may request an additional 3-day remand from the court.
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Raja Raghuvanshi Case: Sonam & Other Accused Sent to 8-Day Police Custody After Court Verdict
News | Jun 12, 2025, 09:53 AM ISTRaja Raghuvanshi Case: In a major breakthrough, five accused in Raja Raghuvanshi's murder were remanded to 8-day police custody to aid investigation into the conspiracy, digital evidence, and crime scene reconstruction.
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Raja Raghuvanshi murder: Sonam's alleged lover Raj Kushwaha's family says he's being wrongly framed
Madhya Pradesh | Jun 10, 2025, 11:14 AM ISTMeghalaya Honeymoon murder case: Four people have been arrested in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, including Raj Kushwaha.
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Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam's alleged lover was present at Raja's funeral, consoled people
India | Jun 10, 2025, 10:56 AM ISTNearly a week after Raja Raghuvanshi’s body was discovered, his wife Sonam unexpectedly resurfaced at a dhaba in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. She reportedly surrendered to the police and was subsequently arrested.
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Meghalaya honeymoon case: What we know so far about Raja murder mystery | 10 developments
India | Jun 09, 2025, 07:02 PM ISTMeghalaya honeymoon case: According to the police investigation, Sonam conspired with her alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha, to execute the murder. Reports suggest that Sonam was unhappy with her marriage and maintained a relationship with Raj even after tying the knot with Raja.