Meerut Court to Announce Verdict in Saurabh Rajput 'Blue Drum' Murder Case
The Meerut district court is set to deliver the verdict in the Saurabh Rajput murder case on September 30. The case involves Rajput's wife, Muskan Rastogi, and her alleged accomplice Sahil Shukla, accused of killing Rajput and concealing his dismembered body inside a blue drum. After 126 hearings and testimonies from over 22 witnesses, the prosecution has sought the death penalty, citing premeditated murder and scientific evidence, while the defense denies eyewitness accounts. Security has been heightened ahead of the verdict.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 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 (48/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 29 Sept, 06:03 am. Other outlets followed.