Honeymoon murder: Sonam lying from the beginning, claims brother-in-law
The brother of a businessman murdered during his honeymoon has accused the victim's wife of lying about the circumstances of the death. The Supreme Court has advised the accused to surrender and face trial as the legal battle over her bail continues.
Why it matters
This case underscores ongoing legal scrutiny regarding high-profile criminal investigations and the judicial process in India.
Vipin Raghuvanshi, the elder brother of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi who was killed during his honeymoon , has claimed that the victim’s wife Sonam had been lying regarding his suspicious death from the beginning.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) questioned Ms. Sonam’s conduct and advised her to surrender and face trial for the alleged murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya in May 2025.
Speaking to PTI here, Ms. Sonam’s brother-in-law Mr. Vipin said, “Ms. Sonam....and her family members have always lied about my younger brother’s murder.” His family has full faith in the judiciary, he added.
Mr. Vipin has visited Meghalaya several times since his brother's death.
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