Sanjay Verma Revealed In Honeymoon Murder
Between March 1 and April 8, Sonam and Sanjay exchanged a total of 234 calls, according to call detail records. This intense communication happened over just 39 days, raising suspicions among investigators. The frequency of their contact suggested a close relationship, which later became a key piece in solving the honeymoon murder case. Investigators believe the call records provided crucial evidence pointing toward a premeditated conspiracy between the two individuals.
Sonam’s Shocking Betrayal: Lover ‘Sanjay Verma’ Revealed as Mastermind Behind Husband’s Murder
In a chilling twist to the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, police investigations have revealed that Sonam Raghuvanshi was in constant and intimate contact with a man named Sanjay Verma—who turned out to be none other than her secret lover, Raj Kushwaha. Police confirmed on Wednesday that Raj had conspired with Sonam to kill her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, barely weeks after their wedding.
The revelation has sent shockwaves across the country, with the gruesome plot unfolding like a dark thriller. Call detail records accessed by Meghalaya Police show that Sonam and Raj, who she saved under the alias “Sanjay Verma” in her phone, had exchanged over 234 calls in just 39 days, from March 1 to April 8. Each conversation, investigators say, lasted between 30 minutes to an hour, pointing to deep coordination and intense planning. These calls took place both before and after her marriage to Raja, raising suspicion that the murder was premeditated well before their honeymoon began.
According to police, Sonam’s motive and intentions were cleverly masked under the guise of a seemingly happy marriage. However, the high frequency of her communication with “Sanjay Verma,” who was later unmasked as Raj Kushwaha, helped investigators piece together the dark conspiracy that led to Raja’s murder. Raj’s mobile number, which had been under surveillance, was last active on WhatsApp on June 8, the very day Sonam surrendered and the remaining accused in the case were arrested.
Police sources revealed that Sonam had deliberately saved Raj’s number under a false name to avoid arousing any suspicion from Raja or her family. But the extensive phone call records eventually unraveled the cover-up. “The way the number was saved, the regularity of calls, and their duration all hinted at something far deeper than casual contact,” said an officer involved in the investigation.
Meanwhile, the case has taken a deeply emotional turn as Sonam’s brother, Govind Raghuvanshi, addressed the media and the public for the first time since the revelations. In a brief but emotional statement, Govind said, “I don’t know who Sanjay Verma is. Today is the first time I’m even hearing this name.
Govind further confirmed that the family has completely severed ties with Sonam, calling her actions “unforgivable.” Expressing solidarity with the family of the deceased Raja Raghuvanshi, he added, “We are deeply pained by what has happened. Our hearts go out to Raja’s family, and we promise to stand with them in this battle for justice. This is a betrayal not just of one man, but of two families.”
The murder of Raja, who had reportedly gone to Meghalaya with Sonam for their honeymoon, has stirred widespread outrage. Raja was reported missing, and within days, police recovered his body from a remote location. Initially treated as a case of disappearance, further probing revealed foul play—leading the police to question Sonam, whose statements were inconsistent. Once the call records and mobile data were analyzed, the police confronted her with the findings, prompting her eventual surrender.
Police sources say Sonam and Raj had been in a relationship for several years before she married Raja. Under pressure from family and societal norms, she agreed to the arranged marriage with Raja, all while maintaining her secret relationship with Raj. Officers say Raj, who was furious over the marriage, encouraged Sonam to eliminate Raja so they could be together.
After Raja’s murder, both Sonam and Raj tried to erase evidence of their communications, but by then, investigators had already retrieved crucial call data from telecom records. Raj allegedly coordinated with two other accomplices to execute the crime. All three, including Raj, are now in custody.
Legal experts say the extensive call logs and Sonam’s admission will form a strong foundation for the prosecution. Police have also recovered other digital evidence, including chats and voice messages, that may further strengthen the case against the accused.
The case has drawn comparisons to other infamous crimes of passion, but what has particularly shocked the public is the cold-blooded calculation and deception with which Sonam orchestrated the murder. A young woman, married only for a few weeks, allegedly lured her husband to his death while planning a future with another man.
Public anger has been swift and fierce on social media, with calls for the harshest punishment for all those involved. As the investigation nears its conclusion and charges are filed, the nation watches closely, stunned by the horrific betrayal and the tragic end of a newlywed groom whose life was cut short in the most unimaginable way.