From Meerut To Meghalaya, Crime Stories That Shocked India In 2025
Unsettling details of recent criminal cases, including Raja Raghuvanshi and Saurabh Rajput's murder, have left the nation absolutely stunned, with people weighing in with their opinions on social media platforms. Netizens have started a conversation about one of the most important aspects of marriage - trust.
Here are some cases that shocked India in 2025:
Meerut Blue Drum Case: A man, identified as Saurabh Rajput, was allegedly killed by his wife, Muskan Rastogi, along with her lover, Sahil Shukla, on March 4. Chilling details of the case sent shockwaves across India after it was revealed that Rajput's body was chopped into 15 pieces and put inside a sealed, cement-filled blue drum at his house in Meerut's Brahmpuri locality on March 19.
The police investigation revealed that Muskaan and Sahil attacked a 32-year-old former Merchant Navy officer with a butcher's knife after drugging him. They stabbed him in the heart multiple times and slit his throat. They escaped but eventually were caught when Saurabh's six-year-old daughter reportedly told her grandmother, "Papa is in the drum."
They are currently in judicial custody in Meerut prison, and recent reports have suggested that Muskaan has tested positive for pregnancy.
Auraiya's Killer Bride: Dilip Yadav, 25, was allegedly killed by a contract killer hired by his wife, identified as Pragati Yadav, and her lover in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya district just 15 days after their marriage.
They got married on March 5. Just within a few days, she hatched the plan to kill her husband with the help of her boyfriend Anurag, who she had been in a relationship with for the last four years, police found.
Dilip was found with injuries on a wheat farm and was rushed to the hospital. He was even moved to other hospitals as his condition worsened, but he eventually succumbed. According to the post-mortem, Dilip had been shot in the head with a .315-bore pistol.
Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case: The biggest shocker of the year so far is the Meghalaya case, in which a woman named Sonam Raghuvanshi killed her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, according to the police investigation.
Sonam and Raja had gone for their honeymoon after their marriage on May 11, but went missing. Local police, along with emergency services, launched a major probe to locate the couple, only to find Raja's decomposing body on June 2 in a gorge near a waterfall in the Sohra area of the East Khasi Hills district.
Police were still searching for Sonam as the case gained national attention. However, the missing case turned into a murder mystery when Sonam surrendered before the Nandganj Police Station in Ghazipur district in Uttar Pradesh.
Sonam has been accused of being involved in the murder by allegedly hiring killers to get rid of her husband. As per the Meghalaya Police, all those involved in the conspiracy were arrested. The case is currently being probed; more information will be revealed soon.
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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Time of India
Honeymoon murder case: Meghalaya court remands Sonam, Raj to 13-day judicial custody
Honeymoon murder case: Meghalaya court remands Sonam, Raj to 13-day judicial custody - details NEW DELHI: A local court in Meghalaya on Saturday remanded Sonam Raghuvanshi and her alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha to 13 days of judicial custody in the sensational murder case of Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi, who was killed during his honeymoon in the northeastern state. The pair, along with three of Kushwaha's friends: Vishal Chauhan, Akash Rajput, and Anand Kurmi, have been arrested in connection. All five accused are now behind bars, with Chauhan, Rajput, and Kurmi already in 14-day judicial custody since Thursday. A honeymoon that ended in horror Raja Raghuvanshi, who hailed from Indore, married Sonam on May 11. The couple left for their honeymoon on May 20. Just three days later, Raja went missing in Meghalaya. His mutilated body was discovered nearly ten days later, on June 2, dumped in a gorge near a waterfall in the scenic Sohra region of East Khasi Hills. Following a state-wide manhunt, Sonam surrendered to police in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, on June 8. Raj Kushwaha and the other three accused were arrested from various locations across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. A special investigation team (SIT) of the Meghalaya Police is probing the high-profile case, which has gripped national attention. Family alleges conspiracy, demands narco test Back in Indore, the victim's family has cast serious doubts on Sonam's version of events and her cooperation with the investigation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "Sonam misled the investigators during her eight-day police custody and withheld key details about the murder," said Raja's elder brother, Sachin Raghuvanshi. "She must be remanded in police custody for a longer period for proper interrogation." He demanded that all the accused be brought to Indore for a comprehensive probe to uncover the full extent of the alleged conspiracy. Sachin further called for narcoanalysis tests not just for Sonam, but also for her family and friends, suspecting a larger web of involvement. "It is not easy to plan such a massive conspiracy," he said. "The motive behind my brother's murder must be clearly established." Mother's anguish echoes nationwide outrage Raja's mother, Uma Raghuvanshi, overwhelmed with grief, questioned Sonam's alleged role in the murder. "Why did Sonam get my son killed?" she asked. "She, her friends, and all those close to her must be interrogated. I won't find peace until I hear the answer to this directly from Sonam's mouth."
Economic Times
2 days ago
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Who is Sanjay Verma? 200 calls with Sonam spark new twist in Raja Raghuvanshi murder
Police are investigating the murder of businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya. They discovered a mysterious person named Sanjay Verma, possibly Raj Kushwaha. Phone records show frequent calls between Raja's wife, Sonam, and Verma. The investigation explores financial motives beyond a love affair. Police recreated the crime scene and found a second weapon. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Mysterious Call Records Motive Beyond a Love Affair? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Crime Scene Reenactment: How the Murder Happened Second Weapon Found Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Police Visit Indore Homes Police investigating the shocking murder of businessman Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon in Meghalaya have found a new lead — a mysterious person named Sanjay Verma Phone records show that Sonam Raghuvanshi , Raja's wife and the main accused, had long and frequent phone conversations with a number registered under the name Sanjay police now believe this person might not actually exist. They think the number was used by Raj Kushwaha Sonam 's alleged boyfriend and co-accused. Kushwaha is a school dropout who worked as an accountant in Sonam's family business in number had over 200 calls in March and April, including early morning and late-night chats. It was last active on WhatsApp on June 8 at 11:30pm, around the same time police arrested Kushwaha and first looked like a simple love-triangle murder is now being investigated for other possible motives, such as financial gain. Police revealed that Raja had recently won a big contract, and they are now checking if someone could have benefited from his death.'We are looking at more than just a love affair,' said East Khasi Hills SP Vivek recently recreated the crime scene at Riat Arliang parking lot near Weisawdong Falls. A fireman acted as Raja while the accused showed how they committed the Chauhan hit Raja first, followed by Akash Rajput and Anand stood in front of Raja during the attack. When his blood splashed on her white shirt, she ran body was thrown into a gorge — two men held his arms and another held his did not help in disposing of the body, but she did damage his phone before the others destroyed accused also told police about a second murder weapon — a machete with a steel handle bought in Guwahati. A special team later recovered it from the gorge.A white shirt found at the crime spot was confirmed to belong to Akash. A tourist had also filmed a short video of Raja and Sonam trekking together near the Double Decker Bridge — likely the last footage of Raja alive. Police plan to speak with the tourist.A police team from Meghalaya recently visited Sonam and Raj Kushwaha's homes in Indore. They questioned family members and staff at the family brother Govind Raghuvanshi said he didn't know about Sanjay Verma and is 'ready for any test'.Kushwaha's mother, Chunni Devi, said she had no idea her son was investigation is still ongoing, with police digging deeper into the case to uncover the full truth.[With TOI inputs]
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Who is Sanjay Verma? 200 calls with Sonam spark new twist in Raja Raghuvanshi murder
Police investigating the shocking murder of businessman Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon in Meghalaya have found a new lead — a mysterious person named Sanjay Verma . Mysterious Call Records Phone records show that Sonam Raghuvanshi , Raja's wife and the main accused, had long and frequent phone conversations with a number registered under the name Sanjay Verma. But police now believe this person might not actually exist. They think the number was used by Raj Kushwaha , Sonam's alleged boyfriend and co-accused. Kushwaha is a school dropout who worked as an accountant in Sonam's family business in Indore. The number had over 200 calls in March and April, including early morning and late-night chats. It was last active on WhatsApp on June 8 at 11:30pm, around the same time police arrested Kushwaha and others. Motive Beyond a Love Affair? What first looked like a simple love-triangle murder is now being investigated for other possible motives, such as financial gain. Police revealed that Raja had recently won a big contract, and they are now checking if someone could have benefited from his death. Live Events 'We are looking at more than just a love affair,' said East Khasi Hills SP Vivek Syiem. Crime Scene Reenactment: How the Murder Happened Police recently recreated the crime scene at Riat Arliang parking lot near Weisawdong Falls. A fireman acted as Raja while the accused showed how they committed the crime. Vishal Chauhan hit Raja first, followed by Akash Rajput and Anand Kurmi. Sonam stood in front of Raja during the attack. When his blood splashed on her white shirt, she ran away. Raja's body was thrown into a gorge — two men held his arms and another held his legs. Sonam did not help in disposing of the body, but she did damage his phone before the others destroyed it. Second Weapon Found The accused also told police about a second murder weapon — a machete with a steel handle bought in Guwahati. A special team later recovered it from the gorge. A white shirt found at the crime spot was confirmed to belong to Akash. A tourist had also filmed a short video of Raja and Sonam trekking together near the Double Decker Bridge — likely the last footage of Raja alive. Police plan to speak with the tourist. Police Visit Indore Homes A police team from Meghalaya recently visited Sonam and Raj Kushwaha's homes in Indore. They questioned family members and staff at the family business. Sonam's brother Govind Raghuvanshi said he didn't know about Sanjay Verma and is 'ready for any test'. Kushwaha's mother, Chunni Devi, said she had no idea her son was involved. The investigation is still ongoing, with police digging deeper into the case to uncover the full truth. [With TOI inputs]
