CCTV footage has emerged showing Saurabh Rajput, who was brutally murdered by his wife Muskan and her lover Sahil, riding on a bike with his friend in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut shortly before his death on March 4. The footage, timestamped at 11:49 pm on March 3, captures Saurabh and his friend entering a narrow street, marking his last known appearance before the grisly murder took place just hours later.
Saurabh had recently returned to Meerut from London, where he worked to provide a better life for his family. He had been living with his wife Muskan and their five-year-old daughter in a rented house for the past three years. His marriage to Muskan, once built on love and trust since their wedding in 2016, now concealed a dark secret. Investigators revealed that Muskan had been having an affair with Sahil for months, and together, they devised a sinister plan to eliminate Saurabh so they could be together without any obstacles.
Police confirmed that Muskan and Sahil first planned Saurabh's murder in November of the previous year. Their initial attempt in February failed, but they remained determined. On March 4, they finally executed their horrifying scheme. Muskan reportedly mixed powerful sedatives into Saurabh's food, ensuring he was unconscious and defenseless. Once he was incapacitated, she allegedly held Sahil’s hand as he drove a chicken-cutting knife into Saurabh’s chest. They didn’t stop there — they slit his throat and severed his hands, ensuring he was beyond saving.
The brutality didn’t end with the murder. The couple spent the entire night in the house with Saurabh's lifeless body. Police said Muskan and Sahil showed no signs of remorse, planning their next steps meticulously. The following morning, Sahil took Saurabh’s severed hands with him — possibly to dispose of them separately — while they stuffed the rest of his body into a large drum. To prevent any chance of discovery, they poured layers of cement into the drum, effectively entombing Saurabh's remains inside.
Believing they had covered their tracks, the couple fled to Himachal Pradesh for a romantic getaway, enjoying their newfound freedom while Saurabh’s family desperately tried to contact him. To maintain the illusion that Saurabh was still alive, they sent misleading messages from his phone to his family, pretending he was on a trip. Their cruel ruse continued for nearly two weeks.
It wasn’t until March 18, when Saurabh’s distraught family filed a missing person’s report, that the investigation took a serious turn. Police tracked Muskan and Sahil, leading to their arrest. Once confronted with the evidence, both confessed to the murder, revealing chilling details of how they had planned and carried out the crime.
Muskan’s family, horrified by her betrayal and the gruesome nature of the murder, publicly disowned her. They demanded capital punishment for both Muskan and Sahil, stating that her actions were unforgivable.
The autopsy report painted an even more disturbing picture. Saurabh’s head was severed cleanly, his hands amputated at the wrists, and his legs contorted backward, suggesting they forcibly bent his body to fit inside the drum. The official cause of death was determined to be shock and severe blood loss, indicating he likely remained conscious during the initial stabbing.
The case has sent shockwaves across the region, with many struggling to comprehend the brutality and betrayal involved. Legal experts believe the prosecution will pursue the harshest possible punishment, given the cold-blooded premeditation and the extent of the mutilation.
Saurabh’s family, shattered by the loss of their son, has vowed to seek justice. His mother, speaking through tears, said, "He gave everything to his wife and daughter. He worked hard in London to provide them with a good life. We never imagined the woman he loved would betray him so cruelly. We want the harshest punishment — they shouldn’t see the light of day again."
The community in Meerut has rallied behind the Rajput family, with several protests demanding swift justice. Local leaders have condemned the act, calling it a stain on humanity.
As the investigation continues, authorities are probing whether anyone else was involved or aware of the plot. Digital forensics experts are also examining Sahil’s phone and social media accounts to uncover more details about the affair and their communications leading up to the murder.
The case, now making national headlines, serves as a grim reminder of how love, betrayal, and greed can culminate in unimaginable horror.
