Eight months after the brutal killing of Saurabh Rajput, the shadow of the crime nonetheless hangs over Indiranagar in Meerut, the place the household of the accused, Muskan Rastogi, has determined to depart the town.
A ‘Home for Sale’ signal was noticed exterior their residence on Wednesday. Chatting with PTI the next day, Muskan’s father, Pramod Rastogi, confirmed the household’s intention to maneuver.
“There are solely painful recollections left right here. We need to transfer out and begin afresh,” he stated.
Pramod’s spouse, Kavita, and son, Rahul, have additionally supported the choice to relocate.
Monetary Pressure and Social Isolation
The household revealed that their monetary and social scenario has worsened dramatically for the reason that incident on March 3. Pramod, who runs a jewelry enterprise, stated his store is on the point of closure as clients have stopped coming and collectors have suspended dealings.
Muskan’s youthful sister, who earlier supplied tuition at dwelling, additionally misplaced her supply of revenue after folks stopped sending their kids for classes.
The Crime That Shocked Meerut
In accordance with police information, Muskan and her lover, Sahil Shukla, allegedly murdered her husband, Saurabh Rajput, on March 3. The duo is accused of dismembering the physique into 4 elements, concealing them in a drum stuffed with cement, and fleeing to Himachal Pradesh.
Muskan later confessed to the crime to her household, who subsequently alerted the police.
Dispute Over Property and Cash
Muskan’s brother-in-law, Rahul alias Bablu, instructed native media that the home now on sale was allegedly constructed utilizing funds despatched by Saurabh from London.
“They hid the reality and constructed this home with Saurabh’s cash. Now they’re promoting it,” he claimed.
Accused in Custody, Household Divided
Muskan and Sahil have been arrested and produced in courtroom on March 19, after which they have been despatched to judicial custody. Each stay lodged in Meerut district jail, the place Muskan is at present pregnant.
Saurabh’s household has demanded a DNA check of the kid, stating they’d settle for the child provided that confirmed to be Saurabh’s.
A neighborhood police official stated Sahil is engaged in agricultural work contained in the jail. Solely his brother and grandmother go to him, whereas Muskan’s household has severed all contact together with her, the official added.
