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News18
3 days ago
- News18
Meerut Murder: Muskan Rastogi, Wife Of Ex-Merchant Navy Officer, Seeks To Study Law From Jail
Last Updated: Meerut Murder: A jail official said that Muskan Rastogi expressed dissatisfaction with her current legal representation. Muskan Rastogi, 28, who stands accused of murdering her husband, former merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput, sought permission from Meerut jail authorities in Uttar Pradesh to pursue legal studies so she can represent herself in court, The Times of India reported. A jail official told the publication that Muskan Rastogi expressed dissatisfaction with her current legal representation and stated her intention to argue her own case. Muskan Rastogi and her partner, Sahil Shukla, allegedly murdered her husband, Saurabh Rajput, 35. His dismembered and cement-sealed body was discovered inside a blue plastic drum at their residence in Meerut on March 18. The couple was arrested after returning from a trip to Himachal Pradesh and sent to Chaudhary Charan Singh District Jail following the denial of their bail applications. According to officials, Muskan Rastogi has not studied beyond Class 8 and lacks a senior secondary certificate- a mandatory qualification to pursue legal studies in India. Authorities are now exploring options for her to resume her education. The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers educational programs within the prison system, and officials said- as per the report- that Muskan Rastogi would first need to complete her senior secondary education before enrolling in an LLB course. Jail Superintendent Viresh Raj Sharma told the outlet, 'Since Muskan was lodged in jail, no one from her family has visited her, while Sahil's maternal grandmother and brother met him. Now, Muskan has expressed interest in pursuing legal education, and we are considering the process. If she wants to study, jail authorities will provide all necessary resources." Earlier this month, Meerut Police filed a nearly 1,000-page chargesheet against Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla in connection with the murder. Submitted 69 days after the discovery of Rajput's remains, the chargesheet included statements from 34 witnesses, including family members, hotel staff, and police officials. Muskan Rastogi's parents, Kavita and Pramod Rastogi, testified against her and their statements have been included in the chargesheet. Additionally, Muskan Rastogi was found to be pregnant during a routine medical check-up in jail. Saurabh Rajput returned to Meerut on February 24. On March 3, just days after his arrival, he was allegedly stabbed to death by Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla. His body was dismembered in the bathroom and concealed in a blue drum filled with cement and dust to mask the odor. About the Author Mallika Soni When not reading, this ex-literature student can be found searching for an answer to the question, "What is the purpose of journalism in society?" First Published: May 31, 2025, 11:45 IST
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Meerut drum case: Ex-merchant navy officer's wife Muskan Rastogi plans to study law in jail
MEERUT: Muskan Rastogi, 28, the main accused in the murder of her husband, ex-merchant navy officer, has approached the jail administration in Meerut expressing her desire to pursue legal studies so that she can represent herself in court. Muskan, along with her lover Sahil Shukla, allegedly killed her husband Saurabh Rajput, 35, and the dismembered body was found inside a sealed, cement-filled blue drum at his house in Meerut's Brahmpuri locality on March 19. He was drugged and murdered on the night of March 4. Police arrested them after they returned from a trip to Himachal Pradesh. The two were lodged in the city's Chaudhary Charan Singh District Jail after their bail pleas were rejected by a court. The 28-year-old inmate claimed that she did not receive adequate support from her advocate and, hence, is willing to fight her own case, said a jail official. The official pointed out that she has not studied beyond Class 8 and doesn't have a senior secondary certificate - an essential prerequisite to pursue legal studies in India. The jail officials have now sought the process to pursue legal studies, and it was said that she must first pass her senior secondary before appearing in LLB. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Catalão (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) offers a range of courses in the jail, they said. Jail superintendent Viresh Raj Sharma said, "Since Muskan was lodged in jail, no one from her family has visited her, while Sahil's maternal grandma and brother met him. Now, Muskan has sought the process to study legal education and we are thinking about it. If she wants to study, jail authorities will provide all necessary resources to her." A detailed chargesheet of over 1,000 pages was filed by the police against the duo in court earlier this month. Muskan was later found pregnant during a routine medical examination.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Four women deliver babies under mobile phone lights in UP govt health centre
An inquiry has been ordered after four women allegedly delivered babies under the light of mobile phones at a government health centre in Beruarbari, officials said on Friday. A three-member investigation committee, led by the deputy chief medical officer, has been formed to probe the incident. Also Read: 2 killed, child, pregnant woman injured as drunk teen crashes car into Delhi slum Chief Medical Officer Dr Sanjeev Barman said that information was received through media reports alleging that four pregnant women underwent delivery by mobile phone lights on Monday night at the government health centre in Beruarbari, located 12 km from the district headquarters. Also Read: Meerut murder accused Muskan Rastogi is pregnant: Report "The preliminary findings suggest this occurred because the transformer at the Beruarbari Primary Health Centre (PHC) had burned out three days prior. This happened despite the fact that a generator and diesel were available at the health centre," the CMO told reporters here. Also Read: I'm India's daughter-in-law, let me stay here: Pregnant Pak woman appeals to PM The women who allegedly delivered under these conditions on Monday night were identified as Neetu Devi (wife of Raju Sahni) from Rajpur, Manju Devi (wife of Mithun) from Achhoohi, Pinky Devi (wife of Chandrama Rajbhar) from Adar, and Razia Khatoon (wife of Akhtar Ali) from Apayal. Barman further assured that strict action would be taken against those found responsible, once the inquiry report is received.
