Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of conspiring to murder her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, was granted bail by a local court on April 28. The court's decision was based on procedural irregularities in her arrest and delays in trial proceedings. Raja's family has strongly opposed the bail, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the case due to alleged lapses in the police investigation and concerns for their safety. Raja's mother, Uma Raghuvanshi, warned that if other accused individuals also receive bail, it could threaten their lives. In a notable reaction, Sonam's brother, Govind, stated he would not allow her to return home, emphasizing that their recent meeting at a Meghalaya jail was solely for paperwork and not a sign of reconciliation. He indicated that he would move out if their parents chose to bring Sonam home. The East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police, Vivek Syiem, assured that the investigation would continue, respecting the court's order while remaining confident in the evidence presented.