The Meerut Case: A Story of Betrayal and Brutal Murder
The murder of Saurabh Rajput, a Merchant Navy officer, in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, is a case that's chilled me to the bone. It's the kind of story that sticks with you, the details so horrific they're almost unbelievable. His wife, Muskan Rastogi, and her lover, Sahil Shukla, are accused of a plot so meticulously planned, so cold-blooded, it's hard to comprehend. They allegedly drugged him, stabbed him, dismembered his body, and then hid it in a cement-filled drum. Honestly, who saw that coming?
Months of Planning: A Slow Descent into Horror
The investigation paints a terrifying picture. It seems Rastogi started planning Saurabh's murder as early as November. She bought knives – apparently for cutting chicken – and even looked for places to bury a body. She even faked an anxiety disorder to get prescription drugs, which she planned to use to sedate Saurabh before the killing. And then, on March 4th, it happened. Shukla allegedly helped her dismember and dispose of the body. It's a nightmare scenario, isn't it?
Drugs, Deception, and a Snapchat Ghost
Drug use seems to have played a significant role in this whole terrible mess. Rastogi’s family says she and Shukla were heavy users, and that Saurabh’s attempts to get them to stop might have been a motive for the murder. Even more chilling? Rastogi allegedly used a Snapchat account to manipulate Shukla. She impersonated his dead mother, sending messages that essentially tricked him into helping her commit this crime. The sheer audacity is breathtaking and horrifying.
A Web of Lies: Covering Up the Unthinkable
After the murder, Rastogi spun a web of lies. She told Saurabh’s family he’d gone to Manali. She even sent messages from his phone, keeping up the charade. This deception went on until suspicions arose, prompting the family to contact the police. The discovery of the body, sealed in cement, shattered the illusion and revealed the horrifying truth. It's a testament to how easily people can be manipulated and misled.
Justice Sought: A Nation Reeling
Both Rastogi and Shukla have been arrested, and the families of both the victim and the accused are understandably furious. They're demanding the death penalty. The whole case is a horrifying blend of deceit, violence, and the devastating consequences of drug addiction. The full story is still emerging, but it’s already left a nation reeling from its brutality and depravity. The sheer scale of the planning, the cold-blooded execution, and the subsequent attempts to cover it up… it's all just deeply disturbing. This case highlights the dark side of human nature in a way that's hard to shake.
