Blue Drum Case Muskan Rastogi Sahil Shukla Get Death Sentence for Merchant Navy Officers Murder
MILITARY signal, reported in IN, from outlookindia.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What Happened
A Meerut court sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for the March 3, 2025 murder of Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput. Police stated the convicts dismembered Rajput’s body and concealed the remains in a cement-filled blue drum. Rajput’s mother welcomed the death sentence, while jail officials reported the convicts were anxious ahead of the verdict.
Why it matters
The convicts received the death penalty after nearly two years of investigation. Rajput’s family supported the maximum punishment, and jail officials noted the convicts were distressed and monitored for potential counseling.
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