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Blue Drum Murder: Lovers Get Death Sentence
24 Oct
Summary
- Couple sentenced to death for husband's murder and dismemberment.
- Victim's body was found encased in cement inside a blue drum.
- The convicted pair have appealed their death sentences.
In a chilling case, a Meerut court handed down death sentences to Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla on October 14, 2026, for the murder and dismemberment of Muskan's husband, Saurabh Rajput. The victim's body was discovered encased in cement within a drum at the couple's residence.
Muskan and Sahil have since appealed their convictions and sentences at the Allahabad High Court. The prosecution detailed that the pair conspired to eliminate Saurabh to continue their illicit relationship. The murder occurred on March 3, 2025, after which his remains were hidden.
The court convicted the duo on September 30, 2026, following a lengthy investigation and trial. Saurabh's family, who attended the sentencing hearing, had advocated for the death penalty. His mother urged others to choose separation over violence.
