Muskan, Sahil guilty in Saurabh Rajput murder case; sentencing hearing to follow
A Meerut district court has convicted Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla for the murder of Saurabh Rajput in the 'Blue Drum' case. The court is expected to announce the sentencing in 15 days, with the prosecution seeking maximum punishment.
Why it matters
The case gained significant public attention due to its violent nature, and the conviction serves as a high-profile example of the judicial process in serious criminal cases.
The Meerut district court on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) held Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla guilty of the murder of merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput in the sensational "Blue Drum" murder case , bringing the trial to an end after 13 months and 126 hearings. The court will announce its order on punishment after 15 days.
Government counsel Krishna Kumar Chaubey said the court of District Judge Arvind Mishra, while convicting the two, referred to a Supreme Court order, stressing on strict punishment in serious crime cases.
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