Manipulation and Deceit: The Meerut Murder Case Explored

Muskan Rastogi, accused of killing her husband Saurabh Rajput with her lover Sahil Shukla, deceived him by posing as his deceased mother via Snapchat. The conspiracy led to Rajput’s death and grisly dismemberment. Both suspects were arrested after the murder was reported on March 18, 2023.

Muskan Rastogi, the alleged murderer of her husband Saurabh Rajput, utilized a deceptive strategy to manipulate her lover, Sahil Shukla, into participating in the crime. She purportedly posed as his deceased mother through messaging on multiple Snapchat accounts, asserting that she was communicating with him from beyond the grave. In one significant communication, she reassured him that “Shakti (power) will protect you,” indicating her influence over him.

Evidence reveals that Muskan referred to herself as his “bahu” (daughter-in-law), claiming, “Your bahu has passed. She is now a part of the family. I am very happy.” These messages were instrumental as they were designed to bolster Shukla’s belief in their fatalistic plan against Rajput, her husband.

On March 18, Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla were apprehended shortly after the decomposed body of Saurabh Rajput was discovered in a drum filled with dust, cement, and water. It is reported that they administered sedatives to Rajput before his death on March 4, as he returned from a work assignment in London.

Muskan’s affair with Shukla began during Rajput’s unforeseen job placement in the UK in 2020, which led to strain in their marriage. After the murder, while her five-year-old daughter slept nearby, she dismembered Rajput’s body into 15 parts. Following the murder, Muskan left her daughter with her parents and fled to Shimla with Shukla. The incident was reported to the police on March 18, leading to their subsequent arrest.

The case involving Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla underscores the darker aspects of manipulation and deceit within relationships. Through alleged communication masquerading as a deceased parent, they orchestrated a brutal crime that has shocked the community. The investigation continues as authorities gather evidence surrounding this tragic event.

Original Source: www.hindustantimes.com