Meerut Couple in Custody After Gruesome Murder of Merchant Navy Officer

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla confessed to killing Saurabh Rajput, dismembering his body, and encasing it in cement, with investigations uncovering chilling details of premeditation and manipulation.

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla meticulously planned the murder of Saurabh Rajput over several months, using sedatives and knives to execute the crime on March 3, 2025.
The duo dismembered Saurabh's body, encased it in a cement-filled drum, and fled to Himachal Pradesh, where they celebrated Holi just days after the murder.
Police investigations revealed Muskan manipulated Sahil using fake Snapchat messages impersonating his deceased mother to convince him to participate in the crime.
Financial disputes and an extramarital affair between Muskan and Sahil were identified as primary motives, with allegations of occult practices also being examined.
The murder came to light after Muskan confessed to her parents, leading to the recovery of the body and the arrest of both accused, who are now in judicial custody.