The famous blue drum case of Meerut - "Muskan, tell me... what should be your punishment for this crime? "- The court pronounced him guilty.

In the famous Neela Drum case of Meerut, the court has convicted Muskan and Sahil for murder. After a long trial that lasted for nearly 19 months, 126 dates and 22 witnesses, the court found both the accused guilty in the murder of Saurabh Rajput. However, the punishment is yet to be announced. The court has fixed October 14 as the next date of hearing.

At the time of the verdict, the two accused, Muskan and Sahil, were connected to the court through video conferencing. Before pronouncing the verdict, the judge asked Muskan: "Today is the day of judgment. Smile, what do you think? We did what we had to do. There's no sentencing today, do you think? "

During the hearing, the court also observed that such a crime creates an atmosphere of fear in the society. The judge said with a smile that now the question of what should be the punishment is also in front of him.

126 dates, 22 witnesses and nearly 19 months of trial

After the arrest of Muskan and Sahil, the case continued to be heard in the court. During the trial, which lasted for about 19 months, 126 hearings were held and testimonies of 22 people were recorded. After hearing the arguments, the court convicted both of them for murder.

All eyes are now on October 14, when the court will pronounce the quantum of sentence for the two convicts.

Family's demand - no less than hanging

After the conviction, the eyes of Saurabh Rajput's family are now on the punishment. The family of the victim has demanded severe punishment against the accused. Saurabh's brother Rahul says the family has been waiting for justice since the beginning and wants the culprits to get the strictest punishment for what happened to his brother.

The family has also said that if the death sentence is not carried out, they will continue their further legal battle for justice.

What was the whole case about?

In March 2025, the murder of Saurabh Rajput of Meerut had shocked the entire country. Saurabh used to work in the Merchant Navy and had also worked abroad. He had a wife and a daughter.

According to the allegations, Muskan was in a relationship with Sahil and the two conspired to get Saurabh out of the way. After Saurabh returned to India, he was allegedly given sleeping pills and murdered. After this, a case of hiding the body in a blue drum came to light.

For this reason, the case became known as the "blue drum case" across the country.

Now, after a legal process that lasted for more than one and a half years, the court has convicted both of them. The charges have been proved, but the punishment is yet to be decided. On October 14, it will be decided what punishment the court will give to Muskan and Sahil.