In a horrifying crime that has shaken the nation, Saurabh Rajput, a merchant navy officer, was brutally murdered by his wife, Muskaan Rastogi, and her lover, Sahil, in the tranquil locality of Indira Nagar, Meerut. His dismembered body was discovered days later, gruesomely sealed inside a cement-filled drum within their residence.
A Homecoming That Turned Deadly
Saurabh Rajput, a dedicated merchant navy officer, married Muskaan Rastogi in 2016 despite initial opposition from his family. In search of a better life, Saurabh made significant sacrifices, including leaving his prosperous career, wealth, and family business behind, to live with Muskaan and their young daughter. The couple rented a house, living separately from Saurabh’s family.
However, cracks began to appear in their marriage when Saurabh discovered that his wife had been involved in an affair with Sahil, a close friend. Desperate to salvage his life and provide for his daughter, Saurabh decided to rejoin the merchant navy. On February 24, he returned home to surprise his daughter on her birthday, believing he could mend the relationship. But his homecoming turned into a nightmare.
On the fateful night of March 4, Muskaan, in a premeditated act, laced her husband’s food with sleeping pills. Once he had fallen unconscious, Sahil allegedly stabbed him to death. His lifeless body was then dismembered, placed in a cement-filled drum, and sealed to conceal the crime.
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Muskaan’s parents shared the heartbreaking details of their daughter’s involvement in the brutal murder. Muskaan’s father, Pramod Rastogi, disclosed that Muskaan had confessed to the crime, explaining that she had been motivated by her addiction to drugs. She claimed that Saurabh had refused to let her continue using drugs, which led her to make the unthinkable decision to murder him.
The Rastogis, visibly shaken and devastated, expressed their shock at their daughter’s actions, stating that they had been unaware of the extent of her involvement with Sahil. In the wake of the confession, they made the difficult decision to have Muskaan arrested, condemning her actions in the strongest possible terms. Both parents have disowned her, calling for the death penalty as punishment for her gruesome crime.
India in Shock
The brutal murder of Saurabh Rajput has sparked national outrage, not only for the shocking and violent nature of the crime but also for the underlying issues of betrayal, trust, and the overlooked safety of men in relationships. Many have expressed their disbelief at how a man could sacrifice so much for his wife, including his career, wealth, and family, only to be repaid with betrayal and a horrific death.
The crime has reignited important conversations about domestic violence, the vulnerability of men in abusive relationships, and the impact of addiction on families. Public reaction has been intense, with calls for justice and a reevaluation of how society addresses the safety and well-being of men in relationships.
As investigations continue, authorities are focusing on piecing together the full extent of the crime, with both Muskaan and Sahil facing charges of murder and conspiracy. The nation waits with bated breath for justice to be served in what has become one of the most chilling and heartbreaking cases of domestic betrayal.
