In a shocking tale of love turned to betrayal, a woman named Muskan and her lover, Sahil, have been arrested for the brutal murder of Muskan’s husband Saurabh.
The chilling crime unfolded in the Brahmpuri area of Meerut, where authorities discovered Saurabh’s remains concealed in a plastic drum filled with cement, revealing a sinister plot fueled by infidelity and desperation.
The couple’s actions were driven by a toxic mix of addiction and betrayal. On the night of the murder, Muskan and Sahil, under the influence of drugs, conspired to eliminate Saurabh after he returned from London and confronted Muskan about her affair. As tensions escalated, Muskan restrained her husband while Sahil inflicted fatal wounds, ignoring Saurabh’s desperate cries for mercy.
Following the murder, they dismembered Saurabh’s body and encased the pieces in a drum filled with cement, sealing their gruesome act in silence. They even feigned normalcy, sleeping in the house while their five-year-old daughter, Pihu, remained blissfully unaware of the horror that had transpired.
In an attempt to mislead family members and neighbors, Muskan traveled to Shimla and Manali with Sahil for 12 days. During this period, she continued posting pictures and videos on Instagram, creating an illusion that she and Saurabh were vacationing together. She also used Saurabh’s phone to respond to messages, ensuring no one suspected foul play.
The crime was uncovered when Saurabh’s younger brother, Rahul, visited his house on March 18. To his surprise, he found Muskan accompanied by a young man (later identified as Sahil).
When he inquired about his brother’s whereabouts, Muskan failed to provide a convincing answer. Rahul also noticed a foul smell emanating from inside the house.
Suspecting something amiss, he raised an alarm, drawing the attention of neighbors, who promptly informed the police. Upon searching the premises, officers discovered the cement-filled drum and took both Muskan and Sahil into custody.
The shocking discovery of Saurabh’s remains came after police pieced together the couple’s confession. Despite the gruesome nature of the crime, Muskan and Sahil attempted to maintain a facade of innocence, even purchasing materials for their sinister plan under the guise of household chores.
The love and betrayal
Investigations revealed that Muskan and Saurabh had married despite family opposition. Saurabh, who was mostly stationed abroad, had been living with Muskan and their eight-year-old daughter, Pihu, in Indranagar for the past three years.
Trouble began in 2019 when Muskan met Sahil outside Pihu’s play school. While Saurabh was away at sea, Muskan and Sahil developed a romantic relationship, which eventually turned into a full-fledged affair.
According to Muskan’s statement to the police, Sahil pressured her to divorce Saurabh and start a new life with him. When she hesitated, he allegedly convinced her that getting rid of Saurabh was the only way forward.
Sahil and Muskan had meticulously planned the murder, selecting March 4 as the execution date. After the crime, they even attempted to hire laborers to dispose of the cemented drum but failed when the workers found the task suspicious and refused.
