Shillong, June 9 -- Meghalaya, famed for its mesmerizing landscapes and iconic living root bridges, finds its tourism image under unwarranted scrutiny following a tragic incident in May involving a couple from Indore.

The disappearance and subsequent discovery of an Indore-based honeymooner's body have unfairly cast a shadow on the state, despite the alleged perpetrators being from outside its borders.

Honeymoon Tragedy Unveils Pre-Planned Murder Plot

Raja Raghuvanshi and his wife Sonam, on their honeymoon, were last seen on May 23, 2025, after renting a two-wheeler from Shillong's Keating Road. Their disappearance in Sohra (Cherrapunji) in East Khasi Hills district, led to a frantic search. On June 4, 2025, Meghalaya Police found Raja...