Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla Sentenced to Death in Meerut Murder
The October 14 sentencing follows their September conviction for murdering Saurabh Rajput, whose body was found concealed with cement in a blue drum.
By Hushread Stories, written with AI from 8 outlets · First published 14 Oct 2026
In brief
- A Meerut court sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death on October 14, 2026.
- The two were convicted of murdering Saurabh Rajput, a merchant navy officer and Rastogi's husband.
- Rajput was killed on March 3, 2025, and his body was discovered two weeks later.
- His body was concealed with cement in a blue drum, giving the case its widely reported name.
- The district court found both defendants guilty on September 30, before imposing their death sentences in October.
Timeline · 3 moments
Judge sentences Rastogi and Shukla to death
NDTV India ↗Meerut district court finds Rastogi and Shukla guilty
The Hindu ↗Saurabh Rajput killed by wife and her lover
Mint ↗How it started
Saurabh Rajput, a merchant navy officer, was killed on March 3, 2025, by his wife Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla, according to Mint.
His body was discovered two weeks later, concealed with cement in a blue drum, the outlet reported. That detail became the identifying feature of the Meerut murder case.
How it unfolded
The killing in March 2025 led to a trial in Meerut. Times of India India reported that the proceedings included testimony from 22 prosecution witnesses.
On September 30, 2026, the Meerut district court found Rastogi and Shukla guilty of Rajput's murder, according to The Hindu. That ruling established their guilt before the court decided their punishment.
On October 14, 2026, District Judge Arvind Kumar Mishra sentenced both to death, NDTV India reported.
Where it stands
Both Rastogi and Shukla now face death sentences for Rajput's murder. India Today and Indian Express also reported the sentencing in the Meerut blue drum case.
The supplied coverage establishes the conviction and punishment but gives no details of any appeal or further hearing.
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