SonamRaghvanshi gets bail by a local court; her brother says, ‘won’t keep her at home’

After the Meghalaya honeymoon murder last year, the accused SonamRaghuvanshi got bail from a local court.

Last year, the nation woke up to the brutal murder of a husband allegedly killed by his wife on their Meghalaya honeymoon. The accused SonamRaghuvanshiwas arrested in the case. However, the latest reports say she has now been out on bail.Victim, Raja Raghuvanshi’s mother, said that if bail is granted to the other accused, Raj Kushwaha, Vishal, and Akash, there could be a potential threat to their lives.

Prime accused in Meghalaya honeymoon murder case SonamRaghuvanshi gets bail.

SonamRaghuvanshi, who is accused of orchestrating the killing of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya last year, was granted bail by a local court on April 28. The decision was taken primarily on the basis of procedural lapses during her arrest by the Meghalaya Police, as well as delays in the progress of the trial. Now, the victim’s family has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, criticising the police’s handling of the case. Raja’s mother also said that if bail is granted to the other accused, Raj Kushwaha, Vishal, and Akash, there could be a potential threat to their lives. Uma told news agency ANI, “We want a CBI investigation. The mistakes made should be brought to light through a CBI probe. How did Sonam come out? When she committed such a serious crime, how can she get bail?”

Sonam’s brother says this about his accused sister.

Govind, Sonam’s brother, said he would not support his sister after her release on bail. He clarified that he met her in jail in Meghalaya only for paperwork-related matters and is not restoring his relationship with her. Govind added that his family will not allow Sonam to stay at their house, and if his parents choose to bring her home, he would leave. He told ANI, “I learned that Sonam has been granted bail, but the court order is still pending. We don’t have a private lawyer yet, and the government-appointed lawyer is currently engaged. I don’t know when she will be released, where she will stay, or whether she will remain in Shillong. Before meeting Sonam in jail, I had clearly informed Raja’s brother that it was for paperwork. We won’t keep her in the house right now; that’s not possible. If it’s the government’s decision, I won’t comment. If my parents decide to bring her home, I will leave. There is a process — they (Raja’s family) should approach the High Court if they wish to pursue it further.”

He added, “We respect the Honourable Court’s order. The investigation and trial will proceed as per law, and we remain confident in the evidence already placed before the court.”