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Meerut Couple's Gruesome Murder Plot Ends in Arrests and Ongoing Investigation

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla confessed to killing Saurabh Rajput, with police uncovering manipulation, financial disputes, and occult claims.

Police take away Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput's wife Muskaan and her lover Sahil Shukla after they were arrested in connection with his murder, in Meerut, on March 19, 2025.
Police take away Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput's wife Muskan and her lover Sahil Shukla after they were arrested in connection with his murder.
Police intervene as lawyers trash accused Sahil Shukla while he was being produced in a court in connection with Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput's killing, in Meerut, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Muskan with Sahil allegedly killed her husband Saurabh, dismembered his body, and sealed the body parts in a drum filled with cement.
For taxi driver Singh, a weathered man in his late 40s, the experience remains disturbing. (Sourced)

Overview

  • Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla meticulously planned the murder of Saurabh Rajput, involving sedatives, knives, and a cement-filled drum for body disposal.
  • Muskan manipulated Sahil using a fake Snapchat account impersonating his deceased mother, exploiting his superstitious beliefs to involve him in the crime.
  • After the murder, the duo fled to Himachal Pradesh, posing as a married couple, celebrating Holi, and attempting to create an alibi.
  • Saurabh's body was discovered after a foul smell from a drum in Muskan's rented home raised suspicions, leading to their confession and arrest.
  • Police are investigating financial motives, alleged occult practices, and the role of Muskan's parents, with a chargesheet expected soon.