The parents of Muskaan Rastogi, who has been arrested for the brutal murder of her husband, Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput, have demanded that she be hanged. They have expressed their full support for Saurabh’s family in seeking justice.

A Crime That Shocked Many

Saurabh Rajput, employed with a U.S.-based shipping company, had returned home last month to celebrate his six-year-old daughter’s birthday. However, on March 4, he was killed in cold blood by his wife Muskaan and her lover Sahil Shukla. The duo allegedly stabbed him multiple times, dismembered his body into 15 pieces, and concealed the remains in a plastic drum filled with cement.

To cover up the crime, Muskaan and Sahil left for a vacation in the hills, using Saurabh’s phone to upload misleading social media posts. Their plan fell apart when Saurabh’s family, unable to reach him, alerted the police. Under intense questioning, the accused confessed, leading to the recovery of Saurabh’s body parts from the cement-filled drum.

Parents Disown Their Daughter

In an interview from their home in Meerut, Muskaan’s parents, Pramod Kumar Rastogi and Kavita Rastogi, made it clear that they do not stand by their daughter. They insist that she deserves the severest punishment for betraying a husband who deeply loved her.

Muskaan reportedly returned home after her getaway and admitted to her parents that she had killed Saurabh. “She told us, ‘Mummy, we killed Saurabh.’ We immediately took her to the police station,” said her mother, Kavita Rastogi.

Expressing their grief and remorse, they acknowledged Saurabh’s unwavering love for their daughter. “Our daughter was the problem. She manipulated him into leaving his family and then took his life,” Kavita said.

Standing firmly with Saurabh’s grieving family, the Rastogis asserted, “That’s why we had her arrested. He gave up everything for her, even distanced himself from his parents and their wealth. And she repaid him with this heinous crime. He was like a son to us.”

When asked about the punishment they believe Muskaan deserves, they responded with tears in their eyes, “She should be hanged. She has lost the right to live.”

A Deadly Influence: Drugs and an Affair

According to Muskaan’s parents, she and Sahil were involved in drug abuse, and Saurabh’s disapproval of their behavior may have led to his murder. “She told us that Sahil feared Saurabh would stop them from taking drugs,” her father revealed.

Her mother recalled how Saurabh always supported Muskaan. “When he moved to London for work, we suggested she stay with us, but she refused, wanting to live without restrictions. He stood by her decisions, but we didn’t know she was being drawn into drugs by Sahil,” she said. The couple’s six-year-old daughter is now in the custody of Muskaan’s parents.

A Love Story Turned Tragic

Saurabh and Muskaan had a love marriage in 2016. Wanting to spend more time with his wife, he left his job in the Merchant Navy. However, his family disapproved of both his marriage and his decision to quit, leading to conflicts. Eventually, Saurabh moved out with Muskaan and settled in a rented home.

Their daughter was born in 2019, but their happiness was short-lived. Saurabh later discovered Muskaan’s affair with his friend Sahil, causing turmoil in their marriage. Although they considered divorce, Saurabh ultimately chose to stay for the sake of their child and rejoined the Merchant Navy in 2023.

While he was away, Muskaan and Sahil grew closer, and their relationship took a dark turn, culminating in the gruesome murder.

With the crime now exposed, Saurabh’s family seeks justice, while Muskaan’s own parents demand that she face the ultimate punishment for her betrayal.