Meerut Murder Shocks City: Love, Betrayal, and a Chilling Crime
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: A horrifying murder case has sent shockwaves through Meerut after police discovered the dismembered body of Saurabh Rajput, a former Merchant Navy officer, encased in cement inside a drum. His wife, Muskaan Rastogi, and her lover, Sahil Shukla, have confessed to the crime, revealing a disturbing tale of infidelity, financial struggles, and a failed attempt to kill him earlier.
A Family Torn Apart by Betrayal
Saurabh and Muskaan married for love in 2016, but their happiness was short-lived. By 2019, Muskaan had begun an affair with Sahil, which Saurabh discovered in 2021. He initially filed for divorce but was convinced by his family to stay in the marriage. However, tensions escalated over the years, and Saurabh’s return from London in February 2025 became the catalyst for his tragic end.
A Murder Planned in Cold Blood
According to police, Muskaan and Sahil attempted to kill Saurabh on February 25 but failed. They finally carried out their plan on March 3, dismembering his body and sealing it in a drum filled with cement before fleeing to Himachal Pradesh. Their landlord’s suspicions and a foul smell from the house led to the discovery of the crime, and Muskaan’s own mother reported her to the police.
Investigations and Speculations
Authorities are probing multiple angles, including financial disputes and allegations of black magic, though no evidence of occult practices has been found. Muskaan claimed Saurabh had transferred money out of fear that his accounts would be frozen, and police are now verifying these claims.
The gruesome case has also raised heartbreaking questions about the couple’s six-year-old daughter, who was overheard telling neighbors, “Papa is in the drum.”
With forensic teams analyzing phone records and police gathering further evidence, authorities are determined to ensure the harshest punishment for those responsible for this chilling crime.
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