A Merchant Navy officer murder has left the community in shock. Saurabh Rajput, the victim, was allegedly killed by his wife Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil. Officials discovered his dismembered body sealed inside a plastic drum filled with cement in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. This gruesome incident unfolded recently, raising serious questions about domestic violence and betrayal.
Background of the Victim
Saurabh Rajput had recently returned to Meerut after a posting in London. He married Muskan Rastogi in 2016 after a love marriage. The couple, along with their five-year-old daughter, had been living in a rented home for three years. The police reported that Saurabh was last seen on March 4, the day of his alleged murder.
The Gruesome Confession
During police interrogation, Muskan and Sahil confessed to the murder. They admitted to stabbing Saurabh on March 4, dismembering his body, and placing the remains in a cement-filled drum to hide their crime. After committing the murder, Muskan even went on vacation with Sahil, showcasing a shocking level of premeditation and indifference.
The crime came to light when Muskan’s mother approached the police, revealing her daughter’s confession. The police took immediate action, arresting both Muskan and Sahil, who led officers to the location where they hid the body. Despite their efforts, police struggled for two hours to open the drum due to the hardened cement. Eventually, they transferred it to the mortuary, where authorities cut the drum open to recover the remains.
Community Reaction and Investigation
Residents were alarmed when they noticed Muskan locking her house and claiming she was leaving for a trip to Himachal Pradesh with Saurabh. During this time, she allegedly sent misleading messages from Saurabh’s phone to his family to deflect suspicion. The community’s response was one of shock and disbelief as the police retrieved the drum from the house.
Meerut SP City Ayush Vikram confirmed the details of this Merchant Navy officer murder. He stated, “We received information about a suspected murder in Indira Nagar. During the investigation, it was revealed that Saurabh Rajput had been missing since March 4. On suspicion, we called his wife Muskan and her lover Sahil for questioning. Both admitted to killing Saurabh with a knife and disposing of the body.”
The police have registered a case against the accused based on the family’s complaint. A large crowd gathered outside the house as the authorities worked to recover the drum, which has since been sent for a post-mortem examination.
Conclusion
The investigation continues as authorities seek to uncover more details surrounding this shocking case. The community is left grappling with the implications of such violence, particularly involving a Merchant Navy officer.
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