Here are several notable honeymoon murder cases involving Indians, including the latest tragic incident of Raja Raghuvanshi, alongside other high-profile cases from India and abroad:
Here are several notable honeymoon murder cases involving Indians, including the latest tragic incident of Raja Raghuvanshi, alongside other high-profile cases from India and abroad:
Dr Anthony Raju Advocate Supreme Court and Chairman Indian National Human Rights Protection Council and Leading Criminal Advocate
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???? 1. Raja Raghuvanshi – Meghalaya, India (May–June 2025)
Raja (29) and Sonam Raghuvanshi disappeared on 23 May during their honeymoon in Sohra, Meghalaya.
On 2 June, Raja's body was found in a gorge.
Sonam allegedly hired contract killers and was arrested after surrendering in Ghazipur following the apprehension of three accomplices.
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✍️ 2. Simranjeet Kaur & Simran Pal Singh Bhullar – Kufri, Shimla (2010)
A chilling honeymoon double murder in Shimla, sparking nationwide outrage.
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3. Mussoorie Honeymoon Murder – Dehradun Region (2011)
A newlywed bride was tragically killed during her honeymoon in the Mussoorie–Dehradun area.
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4. Nainital Honeymoon Murder – Uttarakhand (2018)
A honeymooning couple was killed; case saw convictions by 2024.
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???? 5. Anni Dewani – South Africa (2010)
Anni Dewani, of Indian origin, was murdered on her honeymoon in Cape Town. The case turned into a “murder-for-hire” investigation.
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???? 6. Michaela McAreavey – Mauritius (2011)
Irishwoman Michaela McAreavey, wife of former Indian hockey captain, was killed during her honeymoon in Mauritius. Hotel staff were arrested.
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???? Summary Table
Case Location (Year) Victims Key Details
Raja & Sonam Raghuvanshi Meghalaya, 2025 Raja (29) Husband killed; wife charged with hiring assassins
Kufri, Shimla Shimla, 2010 Simranjeet & Simran Pal Double honeymoon murder
Mussoorie Dehradun Region, 2011 Newlywed bride Honeymoon murder
Nainital Uttarakhand, 2018 Honeymoon couple Murder with convictions in 2024
Anni Dewani South Africa, 2010 Anni Dewani Murder-for-hire on honeymoon
Michaela McAreavey Mauritius, 2011 Michaela McAreavey Killed during honeymoon; hotel staff implicated
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