Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case: Muskan Rastogi, Sahil Shukla Get Death Penalty

The Meerut court on Wednesday, October 14, sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of Saurabh Rajput, Muskan’s husband, in the case widely known as the Blue Drum murder case.

The verdict marks a major development in a case that drew nationwide attention after investigators recovered Rajput’s dismembered body from a blue plastic drum filled with cement at his home in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, in March 2025.

Court Awards Death Penalty to Both Convicts

The court handed down the death sentence to Muskan and Sahil after finding them guilty of the murder. The prosecution had sought capital punishment, citing the severity of the crime and the circumstances surrounding the killing.

The sentencing follows the court’s conviction of the two on September 30, after a trial that involved around 125 to 126 hearings and statements from 22 prosecution witnesses.

What Happened in the Blue Drum Murder Case?

Saurabh Rajput, a merchant navy officer, returned to Meerut from London in February 2025 to spend time with his family. According to the prosecution, he was murdered on March 3, 2025, at his residence.

Investigators alleged that Muskan and Sahil killed Rajput, dismembered his body and concealed the remains inside a blue plastic drum sealed with cement. The discovery of the body and the alleged attempt to destroy evidence brought the case into the national spotlight.

Police arrested both accused in March 2025 as the investigation progressed.

Family Had Sought Maximum Punishment

Rajput’s family had repeatedly demanded the strictest possible punishment for the two accused. His relatives expressed faith in the judicial process while seeking justice for his killing.

The case also attracted attention because of the relationship between the accused and the victim, as well as the circumstances in which investigators found Rajput’s remains.

Trial Concluded After Months of Proceedings

The Meerut district court convicted Muskan and Sahil on September 30, bringing the trial to a close after months of hearings and the examination of prosecution witnesses.

With the sentencing order delivered on October 14, the case has reached a significant stage in the trial court. Any further legal proceedings will depend on the next steps taken by the convicts and their legal representatives.