Meerut murder accused Muskan Rastogi found pregnant during routine jail check-up

A preliminary medical examination has revealed that Muskan Rastogi, who is currently in custody for allegedly murdering her husband with the help of her lover in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, is pregnant. The discovery was made during routine health screenings for female inmates on Monday.

Senior Jail Superintendent Viresh Raj Sharma said he has received verbal confirmation regarding Muskan's pregnancy but is still awaiting the official medical report. "Health check-up and pregnancy test are done regularly for every female inmate coming to the jail and Muskan's test was also a part of this process," Sharma said.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ashok Kataria confirmed that the initial test returned a positive result for pregnancy. He added that an ultrasound would be performed next to assess the exact condition and stage of the pregnancy.

Meerut murder case

Muskan and her lover Sahil stand accused of killing her husband, Saurabh Rajput a former Merchant Navy officer on March 4 at his home in Indiranagar, Meerut district. According to police, the couple allegedly drugged Rajput before fatally stabbing him. The investigation further revealed that the victim’s body was dismembered, with his head and hands severed and hidden in a blue drum filled with cement. Authorities believe Muskan had been plotting the murder since November 2023.

Both accused are presently in judicial custody. As part of their rehabilitation, Muskan has been given sewing duties within the prison, while Sahil is working on agricultural tasks. Additionally, both are undergoing treatment at a drug addiction centre.

[With TOI inputs]