In a gruesome crime, a Merchant Navy officer was murdered by his wife and her lover. The victim, Saurabh Rajput, was killed on March 4, and his body was chopped into pieces before being sealed in a plastic drum filled with cement to hide the evidence.
Chilling Details of the Murder
Saurabh Rajput had been missing since March 4. His wife, Muskan, and her lover, Sahil, initially misled the family and police. However, suspicion arose, leading to their interrogation. Both eventually confessed to the brutal crime.
According to the police, Muskan and Sahil stabbed Saurabh to death in their rented house in Indiranagar Phase 1, where he lived with Muskan and their three-year-old daughter. After the murder, they dismembered his body and placed it inside a plastic drum before filling it with cement to avoid detection.
How the Crime Was Exposed
Saurabh’s family grew suspicious when they were unable to contact him. Meanwhile, Muskan tried to mislead them by sending messages from his phone, pretending he was safe. However, when the police started investigating, they discovered inconsistencies in her statements.
Further inquiries led to the shocking discovery of the cement-filled drum inside the house. When the drum was opened, Saurabh’s remains were found. The body was sent for a post-mortem examination.
Love Affair and Murder Plot
Muskan and Saurabh had a love marriage in 2016, but disputes with their families led to conflicts. Over time, Muskan developed an affair with Sahil, and they planned Saurabh’s murder. After committing the crime, the couple went on a vacation to a hill station to create an alibi.
Arrest and Legal Action
The police have arrested both Muskan and Sahil. A case has been registered based on a complaint from Saurabh’s family. Authorities are investigating further to gather more evidence.
This shocking crime has left the community in disbelief, highlighting the lengths to which individuals may go to conceal their actions.
