From Siya Goyal to Sonam Raghuvanshi: Shocking Cases Where Love, Betrayal and Murder Collided

Cases Continue to Disturb India

Stories of love turning into betrayal have shocked India time and again. In several high-profile cases, women allegedly conspired with lovers to murder their husbands or fiancés, leaving families devastated and communities stunned.

Pune Case That Shocked the Country

What initially appeared to be a tragic trekking accident near Pune turned into a murder investigation. Real-estate professional Ketan Agarwal died after falling into a gorge at Lohagad Fort. Police later alleged that his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her lover had planned the crime and tried to pass it off as an accident.

Sonam Raghuvanshi’s Honeymoon Horror

The murder of Raja Raghuvanshi during a honeymoon trip in Meghalaya stunned the nation in 2025. Police alleged that his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, had planned the killing with the help of her lover and hired attackers. What began as a romantic getaway ended in a murder investigation that dominated headlines across India.

Meerut's Drum Murder Case

Few crimes shocked the public as much as the murder of Saurabh Rajput in Meerut. Police alleged that his wife, Muskan Rastogi, and her lover murdered him after he returned from abroad. Investigators claimed the body was dismembered and hidden inside a cement-filled drum in an attempt to destroy evidence.

Auraiya Bride Accused in Husband’s Murder

In Uttar Pradeshs Auraiya district, police alleged that a newly married woman, Pragati Yadav, conspired with her lover to eliminate her husband within days of the wedding. Investigators claimed contract killers were hired and the murder was initially made to look like an unrelated crime.

Telangana Identity Swap Murder

One of Indias most bizarre murder cases emerged from Telangana. Police alleged that a woman and her lover murdered her husband and attempted to create a new identity for the lover. The plan reportedly involved acid injuries and plastic surgery.