India, July 1 -- It was supposed to be a postcard-perfect summer in Sohra. The waterfalls gushed, the mists danced along the cliffs, and the people-ever gracious, ever grounded-welcomed visitors with open arms and hot cups of red tea.

But in late May, beneath the scenic calm, a story unfolded that would jolt the conscience of Meghalaya and trigger ripples through the nation. A new couple's trip ended in tragedy when the body of 30-year-old Raja Raghuvanshi from Indore, was discovered at the base of a cliff near the iconic Weisawdong Falls. Days later, the unthinkable happened-his wife Sonam, a grieving widow just days earlier, was arrested for allegedly masterminding his murder.

In a matter of hours, national headlines screamed "Honeymo...