Wife and her lover brutally kill man; conceal body in cement drum

By Sumesh Rajan | March 19, 2025

Meerut, India – A shocking case of betrayal and murder has emerged from Meerut in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, where a Merchant Navy officer was brutally killed by his wife and her lover, his body dismembered and hidden in a cement-filled drum. The crime, carried out in a rented home, was only discovered after a foul odour led neighbours to alert authorities.

A Birthday Surprise Turns into a Nightmare

Saurabh Rajput, 29, a Merchant Navy officer employed by a U.S.-based company, had returned home on February 24, 2025, to surprise his wife, Muskan Rastogi, 27, on her birthday. The couple, who had been married since 2016, lived in Indira Nagar, Meerut, with their three-year-old daughter. Unbeknownst to Saurabh, Muskan was in a secret relationship with Sahil Shukla, 25, and together, they plotted his murder.

Murder and Cover-Up

Muskan Rastogi, 27 (Wife)

On the night of March 4, Sahil allegedly stabbed Saurabh multiple times with Muskan's assistance. In a gruesome attempt to erase evidence, they dismembered his body into 15 pieces and stored the remains inside a plastic drum, which they filled with cement. To mislead Saurabh’s family, Muskan sent messages from his phone, pretending he was alive.

Discovery of the Crime

For nearly ten days, the house remained locked while Muskan and Sahil fled to a hill station for a vacation. Concerned neighbours reported a foul stench coming from the house to the landlord, who then informed the police. Upon forced entry, officers discovered the cement-filled drum. After 90 minutes of drilling, the remains of Saurabh’s body were found and sent for forensic examination.

Confession and Arrests

Muskan and Sahil were tracked down and taken into custody. Under intense interrogation, both confessed to the crime. Muskan’s parents, Pramod Kumar Rastogi and Kavita Rastogi, refused to defend her, stating, "She should be hanged. She betrayed a man who loved her blindly."

A Marriage That Ended in Betrayal

Saurabh Rajput, 29 (Husband)

Saurabh and Muskan had married for love but faced familial opposition. He left his parents and career for her, eventually returning to the Merchant Navy to secure a better future for their daughter. However, Muskan’s affair with Sahil deepened, leading to a calculated murder plot. According to her parents, both Muskan and Sahil were drug addicts, and Saurabh had discovered their habit, which may have triggered the crime.

Legal Proceedings and Public Outcry

Authorities have registered a case, and Muskan and Sahil face charges under Indian law, with potential life imprisonment or the death penalty if convicted. The brutal crime has shocked the community, sparking conversations about betrayal, morality, and justice.

Sahil Shukla, 25 Muskan's Lover

As investigations continue, Saurabh’s grieving family demands the harshest punishment, ensuring his murder does not go unpunished.

  

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