Muskan Rastogi, Sahil Shukla get death penalty in Meerut ‘blue drum’ murder case
What Happened
A Meerut court on October 14 sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of Saurabh Rajput. The two had been convicted on September 30. The case drew nationwide attention after Rajput’s dismembered remains were found concealed in a cement-filled blue drum at his home.
Key Takeaways
The verdict follows a 13-month trial involving 126 hearings and 22 prosecution witnesses. The prosecution relied on circumstantial, medical, forensic and scientific evidence, and had sought the maximum punishment. Both convicts appeared for sentencing through video conferencing.