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 —

📉 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. —

✍️ 2. Simranjeet Kaur & Simran Pal Singh Bhullar – Kufri, Shimla (2010)A chilling honeymoon double murder in Shimla, sparking nationwide outrage.

—3. Mussoorie Honeymoon Murder – Dehradun Region (2011)A newlywed bride was tragically killed during her honeymoon in the Mussoorie–Dehradun area.

—4. Nainital Honeymoon Murder – Uttarakhand (2018)A honeymooning couple was killed; case saw convictions by 2024. —

🌍 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.

—🌴 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.

—🧾 Summary TableCase Location (Year) Victims Key DetailsRaja & Sonam Raghuvanshi Meghalaya,

2025 Raja (29) Husband killed; wife charged with hiring assassinsKufri, Shimla Shimla,

2010 Simranjeet & Simran Pal Double honeymoon murderMussoorie Dehradun Region,

2011 Newlywed bride Honeymoon murderNainital Uttarakhand,

2018 Honeymoon couple Murder with convictions in 2024 Anni Dewani South Africa,

2010 Anni Dewani Murder-for-hire on honeymoonMichaela McAreavey Mauritius,

2011 Michaela McAreavey Killed during honeymoon; hotel staff implicated

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