SHILLONG: What a year! Meghalaya, famous for its rolling hills and peaceful vibes, turned into a crime hotspot in 2025. From shocking murders to cyber scams and cross-border criminal rings, the state’s law-and-order system was tested like never before.
The year’s most jaw-dropping headline? The honeymoon murder of Raja Raghuvanshi. What was supposed to be a romantic getaway turned into a nightmare. Allegedly plotted by his own wife – Sonam Raghuvanshi, this brutal killing left the entire nation gasping. Police swooped in with arrests, but the case exposed a chilling truth: nowhere—even Meghalaya’s serene tourist spots—is truly safe from human greed and malice.
If that wasn’t enough, women and children were increasingly becoming targets of abuse, exploitation, and crime. The police intensified crackdowns, but the numbers tell a grim story: 2025 was a year where the vulnerable were at risk.
The Meghalaya State Commission for Women officially raised the alarm in mid‑2025 about a noticeable rise in gender‑based violence, including increased reports of physical assault, cruelty, and other violent attacks on women. Officials described the trend as “deeply concerning” and emphasized closer monitoring of each incident.
Meghalaya’s DGP acknowledged troubling patterns in crimes involving women and children, noting a series of incidents involving minors happening in quick succession.
The Nongrah murder case in November sent shockwaves across Meghalaya. The brutal killing of a 4-year-old girl stunned the community, and the horror intensified when the accused was revealed to be her 13-year-old neighbour.
Later the same month, the state was shaken again by the gruesome murder of a 7-year-old orphan boy, also from Nongrah, highlighting a disturbing pattern of violence targeting the most vulnerable.
These tragic incidents underscore a deepening crisis in child safety and community vigilance. As Meghalaya reels from these back-to-back horrors, the need for stronger child protection measures, rapid law enforcement response, and community awareness has never been more urgent.
And don’t think technology was a safe haven. Cybercrime exploded, with AI-powered scams, identity theft, and online fraud hitting unsuspecting citizens. Meghalaya may be scenic, but it’s not immune to the dark side of the digital age.
Border areas also saw dramatic police and BSF raids, uncovering illegal entry syndicates and smuggling operations. These arrests revealed a shocking loophole in security that criminals weren’t slow to exploit.
2025 proved one thing: Meghalaya can’t rest on its beauty and charm. Murder, cybercrime, smuggling, and attacks on the vulnerable have sent a loud, clear warning. If authorities don’t act now, what happened this year could just be the beginning.
The hills may be green, and the skies may be clear, but 2025 has shown that danger is never far away. Meghalaya’s peaceful image has cracked—and the people are demanding answers.
