No Remorse, No Visitors – Inside the Life of the Woman Behind the Chilling Meghalaya Murder Case
🔒 One Month in Jail: Calm, Quiet, and Isolated
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the woman accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has completed one month in Shillong jail. Sources say she has shown no regret for the crime and remains completely disconnected from her family, who haven’t visited or contacted her since her arrest.
Despite the gravity of the charges, Sonam has adapted to prison life. She follows the daily routine as per the jail manual and maintains discipline. Lodged near the jail warden’s office, she shares her space with two other undertrial women inmates.
🧵 Daily Routine and Behavior Behind Bars
- Sonam wakes up on time and follows all prison rules.
- She has bonded with fellow inmates but avoids speaking about her crime or personal life.
- While no official jail work has been assigned yet, she is expected to start skill-based training like sewing.
- She is allowed to watch TV daily.
- CCTV surveillance has been placed for continuous monitoring.
There are 496 inmates in Shillong jail, including 20 women. Sonam is only the second female inmate currently held on a murder charge.
🔍 Family Silence: No Visits, No Calls
According to jail officials, Sonam has the right to meet or speak with family members under prison rules. However, her family has maintained complete silence—no visits, no phone calls, and no contact since her arrest.
Her brother earlier confirmed that the family has severed all ties with her and expressed support for Raja’s family in their fight for justice.
💔 Honeymoon Turns Tragic: Timeline of the Crime
- Marriage Date: May 11, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Honeymoon Departure: May 20, with a one-way ticket to Meghalaya.
- The couple toured the northeast for three days before vanishing.
- Concerned families reported them missing when they couldn’t be contacted.
- June 2: Raja’s body was discovered in a gorge, triggering a full-fledged murder investigation.
🚨 Arrest and Confession: How Sonam Was Caught
On June 7, Sonam appeared at a roadside dhaba in Ghazipur and requested to use the phone. She called her brother, after which she was taken to Ghazipur Medical College for a medical checkup. There, she surrendered to the police.
Following her confession, three more individuals, including her alleged lover Raj, were arrested for their involvement in the murder plot.
