Meerut Court Convicts Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla in Blue Drum Murder Case
A Meerut district court convicted Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla for the March 2025 murder of Saurabh Rajput, whose dismembered body was found concealed in a blue drum. The trial spanned 13 months with 126 hearings and testimony from over 22 witnesses. The prosecution presented scientific and circumstantial evidence, alleging a premeditated murder involving sedatives and dismemberment. The court held both accused guilty, with sentencing to be announced after 10 to 15 days. Security was heightened during the verdict, and the prosecution has sought the death penalty.
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 (44/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: thestatesman, freepressjournal, opindia, timesnow, economictimes, news18, deccanherald, oneindia, 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 (30–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 30 Sept, 12:25 pm. Other outlets followed.