Skipped dinner, plead to meet daughter: Meerut ‘blue drum murder’ convicts’ first ‘restless’ night in jail after death verdict

Wednesday night was one of restlessness for Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, two convicts imprisoned at Meerut's Chaudhary Charan Singh District Jail, after a court sentenced them to death for the brutal murder of Muskan's husband, Saurabh Rajput. The two inmates were said to have skipped dinner and remained uneasy throughout the night.

It was only on Thursday morning, after receiving counseling from the jail doctor and pharmacists, that they agreed to have a meal. That same day, Sahil was transferred to a barrack housing male inmates, while Muskan remained in the barrack designated for mothers living in prison with their children. Muskan, who is currently a mother to a nine-month-old daughter born inside the jail, continued to reside in her designated barrack.

Meerut District Jail Senior Superintendent Viresh Raj Sharma informed that both Sahil and Muskan underwent counseling sessions on Thursday, and their health was closely monitored. It was also disclosed that Sahil and Muskan had intentions to appeal their conviction before a higher court. Muskan has been actively seeking permission to see her eight-year-old daughter, who she hasn't met since her imprisonment.

The child is currently residing with Muskan's parents in Meerut. Despite being advised to write to her parents for the child's meeting, Muskan has not submitted any such letter yet. The court's verdict described the crime as extremely cruel and grave, with District Judge Arvind Kumar Mishra emphasizing the heinous nature of the murder.