Meerut Murder Accused Undergo Severe Drug Withdrawal in Jail

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, accused of killing Saurabh Rajput, are receiving de-addiction treatment while exhibiting extreme withdrawal symptoms, including refusal to eat and aggressive behavior.

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, accused of murdering and dismembering Saurabh Rajput, are suffering from severe withdrawal symptoms in Meerut District Jail.
The accused, both 27, were regular users of injectable drugs and are now undergoing strict medical monitoring and de-addiction treatment in separate barracks.
Symptoms include Muskan demanding morphine injections, Sahil showing restlessness without marijuana, and both refusing food, which officials attribute to withdrawal effects.
The Uttar Pradesh Police plan to fast-track the case, while jail authorities estimate it will take 8-10 days for the accused to stabilize medically.
The case has reignited discussions on the link between drug addiction and violent crime, with experts highlighting how prolonged substance abuse impairs judgment and impulse control.