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Meerut murder convicts anxious ahead of sentencing verdict
Two convicts in the high-profile 'Blue Drum murder case' in Meerut remained sleepless and anxious on the eve of their sentencing, as the court prepares to announce verdicts in a case that has drawn national attention.
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The court in Meerut is set to pronounce sentences today in the closely-watched 'Blue Drum murder case', with the victim's family demanding capital punishment for the accused. Muskan and Sahil, currently in judicial custody, spent an anxious night without sleep, according to jail officials. Sources said the two convicts refrained from having dinner and displayed signs of considerable stress as the sentencing date approached. During a video conferencing session with the judge, Sahil declined to respond when asked about his previous criminal record and what punishment he sought. The case has generated widespread public interest across India, with the victim Saurabh's family maintaining their demand for the death penalty. The court's verdict today is expected to bring closure to a matter that has remained under intense scrutiny since the charges were framed.