Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Meerut Blue Drum Case: Muskan, Sahil Convicted in Rajput Murder
A Meerut district court convicted Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla in Saurabh Rajput’s murder.
Prosecutors alleged that Muskan sedated Rajput at their Indra Nagar home on March 3, 2025, before he was attacked.
The prosecution said the accused dismembered Rajput and concealed his remains in a sealed blue drum filled with cement.
The case involved 126 hearings and testimony from 22 or more prosecution witnesses, along with technical and physical evidence.
The court has reserved the sentencing decision; prosecutors and Rajput’s family have sought the death penalty.
- Who
- Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla were convicted in the murder of Saurabh Rajput.
- What
- The court found both accused guilty of murdering Rajput and concealing his remains and crime-related evidence in a blue drum.
- When
- The alleged murder occurred on March 3, 2025; the conviction was delivered on a Wednesday after proceedings reported as lasting about 13 months or 576 days.
- Where
- The alleged killing took place at Rajput’s home in Indra Nagar, Meerut, and the verdict was delivered by a Meerut district court through video conferencing.
- Why
- Prosecutors alleged that Muskan and Sahil conspired to kill Rajput and conceal the body and weapon.
- Accused
- Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla
- Victim
- Saurabh Rajput, a Merchant Navy officer
- Alleged murder date
- March 3, 2025
- Body concealment
- Rajput’s remains were allegedly placed in a sealed blue plastic drum filled with cement; reports also mention sand and water
- Trial record
- 126 hearings and testimony from 22 or more prosecution witnesses
- Verdict
- Both accused were convicted of murder and concealing evidence
- Sentence
- The court reserved the sentencing decision; prosecutors and Rajput’s family sought the death penalty
Sources
Meerut Blue Drum Case: Muskan, lover Sahil convicted of husband Saurabh Rajput’s murder
Meerut Blue Drum Murder: Court Convicts Muskan and Lover Sahil Shukla in Saurabh Rajput Murder Case
Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case: Muskan, Boyfriend Sahil Convicted for Killing Husband Saurabh Rajput
Meerut Blue Drum Murder: Court Convicts Muskan And Sahil 576 Days After Saurabh Rajput's Killing
