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Meerut court awards death sentence in 'blue drum' murder case
A Meerut court has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for the murder and dismemberment of her husband, whose remains were concealed in a cement-filled blue drum. The high-profile case drew widespread attention for its brutal nature and the method of disposal.
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A sessions court in Meerut pronounced death sentences on Wednesday against Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla for the premeditated murder of Saurabh Rajput, a case that shocked the region with its graphic details of crime and concealment. The court found both accused guilty of orchestrating and executing the killing, after which they dismembered the victim's body and sealed it inside a blue drum with cement to destroy evidence. The case gained notoriety as the 'blue drum murder' due to the distinctive method used to hide the remains. Investigators determined that Rastogi and Shukla conspired to commit the crime, with evidence pointing to a deliberate plan to eliminate Rajput. The judgment represents a significant development in a case that has been closely followed by legal observers and the public alike, highlighting the severity of premeditated homicide charges in Indian courts.