Verdict Expected Today in Meerut 'Blue Drum' Murder Case
· India · Hindustan Times, NDTV, India Today
The Meerut district court is expected to deliver its verdict on Wednesday, September 30, in the murder case of Saurabh Rajput. The trial, which involved 126 hearings and testimony from 22 witnesses, centers on allegations that the victim's wife, Muskan Rastogi, and her alleged lover, Sahil Shukla, killed him and concealed his body in a blue drum. Prosecutors have requested the death penalty for both accused, while the defence has argued that there were no eyewitnesses and that the suspects were implicated due to a property dispute. The case began in March 2025, and the proceedings have concluded following arguments before district judge Arvind Kumar Mishra.
Why it matters
The verdict concludes a high-profile criminal case that has drawn significant public attention due to the gruesome nature of the crime and the involvement of the victim's spouse.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
Join us on Telegram
Breaking news the moment it lands. At 10,000 members we ship the Android app.