Gruesome Murder in Meerut: Autopsy Confirms Multiple Stab Wounds
The chilling murder of 29-year-old merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut has unveiled disturbing details. According to reports, his wife, Muskaan Rastogi, and her lover, Sahil Shukla, conspired to end his life brutally. An autopsy confirmed that Saurabh was stabbed in the heart three times before his body was dismembered and concealed in a cement-filled drum.
Muskaan Rastogi Forced to Commit Murder
Investigations revealed that Muskaan hesitated to use the knife on her unconscious husband. However, Sahil Shukla, determined to execute their plan, guided her hand and forced her to stab Saurabh thrice in the heart. Police sources confirmed that Sahil assured Muskaan of a new life together if she carried out the act.
Autopsy Unveils Disturbing Findings
A team of forensic experts detailed the horrific condition of Saurabh’s remains. The autopsy found that his heart sustained deep knife wounds, his neck was severed, and his limbs were amputated. The cement inside the drum had further deteriorated his body, making the crime scene even more horrifying.
Chilling Crime Scene Discovery
Authorities arrested Muskaan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla on March 18, days after they had sealed Saurabh’s dismembered body inside a drum. The duo attempted to cover up their crime by sending misleading messages from Saurabh’s phone while vacationing in Himachal Pradesh. However, the victim’s family became suspicious and alerted the police, leading to the arrest.
Family Alleges Occult Practices Involved
Saurabh’s family has accused the accused couple of engaging in occult practices. His mother, Renu Devi, claimed that Muskaan and Sahil performed tantric rituals before executing the crime. Additionally, Muskaan’s parents, Kavita and Pramod Rastogi, alleged that Sahil manipulated their daughter into believing in supernatural forces and isolated her from her six-year-old child.
Police Investigate All Angles
While authorities have not confirmed the role of occult practices, Superintendent of Police (City) Ayush Vikaram Singh stated that all possible aspects of the case are under investigation. Further inquiries are underway to uncover any additional motives or influences behind the gruesome murder.
Legal Proceedings Underway
Muskaan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla are currently in police custody. Investigators are gathering evidence to ensure strict legal action. The case has sent shockwaves across the nation, highlighting the extent of manipulation and brutality involved in this horrifying crime.
Key Takeaways:
- Merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput was stabbed in the heart three times before being dismembered.
- Wife Muskaan Rastogi and lover Sahil Shukla conspired to commit the crime.
- Autopsy revealed severe mutilation and use of cement to hide the body.
- Family alleges involvement of occult practices.
- Police continue investigating all aspects of the case.