A court in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of Saurabh Rajput, Muskan’s husband, in the widely reported Blue Drum Murder Case. The sentencing was reported on October 14, 2026, after the two were convicted on September 30.
The case attracted nationwide attention after Rajput’s dismembered body was discovered concealed inside a blue plastic drum filled with cement. The trial involved 126 hearings and testimony from 22 witnesses.
Meerut Court Awards Death Penalty to Both Convicts
The court awarded the death penalty to Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla for their roles in the murder. During the trial, the prosecution presented witness statements and forensic evidence to establish its case against the accused.
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The verdict followed months of legal proceedings. The prosecution sought the maximum punishment, while the defence challenged the case and sought leniency. The court ultimately sentenced both convicts to death.
How the Blue Drum Murder Case Unfolded
According to the prosecution’s account, Saurabh Rajput, a former Merchant Navy personnel, was murdered in Meerut in March 2025. Investigators alleged that his body was dismembered and the remains concealed inside a blue plastic drum sealed with cement.
The crime came to light after concerns were raised about Rajput. Police subsequently recovered his remains and arrested Muskan and Sahil. Reports also stated that the two had travelled to Himachal Pradesh following the incident.
Trial Involved 126 Hearings and 22 Witnesses
The trial examined evidence presented by the prosecution, including forensic findings and statements from 22 witnesses. The proceedings continued for more than a year before the court convicted the two accused on September 30, 2026.
The sentencing marked a significant development in a case that shocked the public because of the circumstances in which the victim’s body was allegedly concealed.
Saurabh Rajput’s Family Reacts to the Verdict
Rajput’s family had sought strict punishment for those convicted in the case. According to media reports, his mother expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision and thanked the judiciary following the sentencing.
The death sentences mark a major development in the Blue Drum Murder Case. The legal proceedings may continue if the convicts challenge the verdict through the appeals process available under Indian law.
