Meerut, April 9: Muskan Rastogi, the prime accused in the gruesome murder of her husband, has been found pregnant while in judicial custody, according to jail authorities.

The revelation came during a routine health check-up of female inmates at Meerut jail on Monday.

Senior Jail Superintendent Viresh Raj Sharma confirmed receiving verbal communication about Muskan's pregnancy, although the official medical report is still awaited. "Pregnancy tests are standard for all female inmates upon entry. Muskan's test was part of this regular screening," Sharma said.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ashok Kataria stated that Muskan's preliminary test for pregnancy returned positive. A follow-up ultrasound will soon be conducted to determine the stage and health status of the pregnancy.

Muskan Rastogi and her lover, Sahil, are accused of murdering her husband, Saurabh Rajput, a former Merchant Navy officer, on March 4 at his home in Indiranagar, Meerut. According to investigators, the couple allegedly drugged Rajput before fatally stabbing him. The case took a gruesome turn when police discovered Rajput's dismembered body hidden in a blue drum filled with cement, with his head and hands severed. Authorities believe the murder was premeditated, with Muskan reportedly plotting it since November 2023. Both accused are currently in judicial custody. As part of their rehabilitation, Muskan has been assigned sewing duties in jail, while Sahil is working in agricultural services. Both are also undergoing treatment at a drug de-addiction center.