Meerut Court Sentences Muskan Rastogi and Lover to Death in Blue Drum Murder Case
A Meerut court sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla to death for the March 2025 murder of Muskan's husband, Saurabh Rajput, a former Merchant Navy officer. The couple was convicted after a 13-month trial involving 126 hearings and testimony from 22 witnesses. Rajput's dismembered body was found concealed inside a blue plastic drum filled with cement. The court cited the brutality and premeditation of the crime in awarding the death penalty, while the defence sought leniency citing family circumstances. The case drew national attention for its grisly details and legal significance.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (41/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, firstpost, indiatoday, opindia, ndtv, hindustantimes, theprint, mint, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
wion broke this story on 14 Oct, 12:51 pm. Other outlets followed.