Muskan, Sahil guilty in Saurabh Rajput murder case; sentencing hearing to follow
The court will announce its order on punishment after 15 days
Meerut district court has convicted Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla for the murder of merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput, reports government counsel Krishna Kumar Chaubey. The trial concluded after 13 months and 126 hearings, with the court announcing its sentence order in 15 days. The judge, Arvind Mishra, cited a Supreme Court order advocating for stringent punishment in serious crime cases to reinforce the rule of law.
Muskan and Sahil participated in the virtual hearing from their respective jails. The court will hear their plea for the sentence before delivering the final verdict. The prosecution sought the maximum punishment, citing the brutality of the crime and the evidence presented. The case revolved around the March 2025 murder, where Saurabh Rajput's body was dismembered and hidden inside a blue drum, later filled with cement.
The investigation involved 22 witnesses, including those related to the purchase of items linked to the murder, and extensive examination of hotel records, cab drivers, and various purchases.
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