Meerut Woman and Lover Murder Husband Case

In March 2025, in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, Muskan Rastogi conspired with her lover Sahil Shukla to murder her husband, Saurabh Rajput. The victim, a former merchant navy officer, was stabbed to death. To conceal the crime, the perpetrators dismembered the body and sealed it inside a cement-filled drum. The murder came to light after the victim's family reported him missing, leading to a police investigation that uncovered the remains. The accused were arrested and charged with murder and criminal conspiracy. The brutal nature and premeditated involvement of the wife shocked the nation.

As of July 2026, the case remains under trial. Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla have been charged under sections of the Indian Penal Code for murder and conspiracy. A final verdict has not yet been delivered.

Whether the murder was premeditated with both defendants equally culpable, the gruesome method of body disposal, and whether the wife acted under coercion or voluntarily.

The case triggered intense public outrage and extensive media coverage across India. It raised serious concerns about marital safety, the consequences of extramarital affairs, and the prevalence of spousal violence. Social commentators debated the erosion of family values and the need for stronger legal deterrents against such crimes. The incident also led to calls for psychological screening in matrimonial disputes.