Meghalaya Honeymoon murder: Sonam, Raja disappeared for several hours after checking into homestay - What owner revealed
FILE PHOTO: Sonam and Raja Raghuvanshi during their wedding on May 11
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Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Contrary to Sonam claim to her mother-in-law over the phone that she was fasting, the homestay owner said that both had a very good dinner, which they enjoyed. The owner also recalled the couple unusual behaviour on the morning of May 23.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife, Sonam (arrested as the main accused in her husband murder case), had paid ₹1,380 for their room, dinner and coffee, the owner of the Meghalaya homestay said on Friday.
While talking to PTI, Constantine, owner of Shipara Homestay, where Raja and Sonam had stayed, said that the couple had gone missing for several hours after checking into the property on May 22, and had returned late for dinner that night.
According to him, they had ordered a coffee each. "They then went out without a guide. I assume they went to see the root bridge like every other tourist who came to the village," he said, adding that Raja had paid ₹1,000 for the room, ₹80 for the coffee and ₹300 for dinner.
Contrary to Sonam claim to her mother-in-law over the phone that she was fasting, Constantine said both had a “very good dinner”, which they enjoyed.
The couple, who had not made any prior room reservations for their trip to Meghalaya, earlier did not get a room at a homestay in Sohra in East Khasi Hills district, which forced them to trek from Mawlakhiat to Nongriat, also in the same district, with the help of a guide, villagers said.
Homestay owner recalls unusual behaviour
Constantine said he recalled the face of Raja when he saw it later on social media. However, he added that he did not notice the presence of the three hitmen — who allegedly took part in the murder.
At the homestay, Raja and Sonam occupied one of the five available rooms.
Constantine recalled their unusual behaviour the next morning (May 23).
2025-06-14
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Anushka Tripathi
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