Meerut Murder: Merchant Navy Officer’s Wife and Lover Arrested for Gruesome Killing

In a gruesome murder case, Meerut Police have arrested Muskan and her lover Sahil Shukla for allegedly killing her husband, Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput. According to police sources, Sahil had introduced Muskan to ‘ganja’ (cannabis), making her addicted and dependent on him, which played a crucial role in the crime.

The Murder and Cover-up Attempt

Authorities report that Saurabh Rajput had returned home on March 4, after which he was not seen again. On suspicion, police questioned Muskan and Sahil, who later confessed to the crime. They revealed that on March 4, they stabbed Saurabh to death, dismembered his body, and sealed it inside a drum filled with cement. The police have since recovered the body and sent it for post-mortem.

Meerut City SP Ayush Vikram Singh confirmed that both accused have been arrested, and an FIR has been registered against them.

How the Crime Was Uncovered

Saurabh’s brother, Rahul, played a key role in cracking the case. Concerned over his brother’s disappearance, he attempted to contact Saurabh multiple times without success. On March 18, Rahul visited Saurabh’s rented house, but found it locked. When he called Muskan, she claimed to be at her parent’s home. However, Rahul later spotted Muskan with an unknown man near the house, raising suspicions.

Upon entering the house, Rahul detected a foul smell and immediately alerted the police. A subsequent search led to the discovery of the cement-sealed drum containing Saurabh’s remains.

Laborers Refused to Dispose of the Body

Further investigation revealed that Muskan and Sahil had tried to dispose of the drum by hiring laborers. However, the workers became suspicious due to the foul smell and refused to carry it. Former Indiranagar councillor Hari Krishna Gupta confirmed this detail, which further helped police piece together the crime.

The case has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the devastating consequences of drug addiction and crime. Police continue their investigation to gather more evidence and establish the full extent of the accused’s involvement.