Meerut Court to Deliver Verdict in Saurabh Rajput Murder Case on September 30
The Meerut district court is set to deliver its verdict on September 30 in the Saurabh Rajput murder case, involving his wife Muskan Rastogi and her alleged lover Sahil Shukla. The case, spanning over 13 months and 126 hearings, includes a nearly 1,000-page chargesheet and testimony from more than 22 witnesses. The prosecution alleges a premeditated murder with evidence including forensic reports and recovered body parts concealed in a blue drum filled with cement. The prosecution seeks the death penalty, while the defence denies eyewitness accounts and seeks relief.
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 (46/100). 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.