Meerut: A court in Meerut on Wednesday sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of Muskan’s husband, Saurabh Rajput, in the sensational blue drum murder case.
According to media reports, both accused attended the court proceedings through video conferencing, while their family members were present inside the courtroom.
The sentencing follows a verdict delivered last month, when the court convicted Muskan and Sahil of murdering Saurabh Rajput, 29, a former Merchant Navy officer. The case attracted widespread attention because of the circumstances surrounding the murder and the disposal of the victim’s body.
Court delivers death sentence
The court pronounced the death sentence against both Muskan and Sahil on Wednesday, October 14. The sentencing came after their conviction in the murder case.
The case had drawn considerable public attention during the investigation and subsequent court proceedings. The prosecution’s case centred on the murder of Saurabh, who was Muskan’s husband, and the alleged involvement of the two accused.
The latest order marks a significant development in the case. Further details of the court’s reasoning and the complete sentencing order were not available in the information provided.
Case involving former Merchant Navy officer
Saurabh Rajput, 29, was a former Merchant Navy officer. His murder came to be widely known as the blue drum murder case, referring to the container associated with the disposal of his body.
Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla were convicted last month after the court considered the evidence presented during the trial. The case received extensive media coverage because of the relationship between the accused and the victim, as well as the nature of the crime.
The death sentences have been pronounced by the trial court. Any further legal proceedings, including appeals, will depend on the steps taken by the convicted individuals and the applicable judicial process.