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Meerut 'Blue Drum' Murder Accused Gives Birth in Custody, Family Seeks DNA Test

Officials say a DNA test will be conducted only if a formal claim to guardianship or paternity is filed.

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Jail officials also said that they informed Muskan's family members, however, no one from the family visited her.
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Meerut: File image of accused Muskan being escorted by police, seen here with her face covered by a towel. (Photo courtesy: @SachinGuptaUP/X)

Overview

  • Muskan Rastogi delivered a baby girl at Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College on November 24 after being moved from Meerut jail, with both reported stable following a normal, 2.4 kg delivery.
  • Hospital and police tightened security and kept her under continuous observation, and doctors say she will be sent back to the district jail on Wednesday.
  • The newborn, named Radha, remains in Muskan’s legal custody under jail rules that allow a child to stay with the mother up to age six, with authorities providing nutrition and medical care.
  • Saurabh Rajput’s family says it will move court for a paternity DNA test, which jail officials note would proceed under procedure upon a formal claim.
  • The murder case continues in Meerut district court, where the first investigating officer, Karmveer Singh, has been summoned to testify on November 26.