{"schema":"hottub-news/story/v1","story":"st_qqtp3b4opulnjc3mxbxq","title":"126 hearings, 22 witnesses & 13 months: Verdict in Meerut 'blue drum' case likely today","title_en":null,"outlets":2,"brief":null,"page":"https://hottub.news/stories/126-hearings-22-witnesses-13-months-verdict-in-meerut-blue-drum-case-qqtp3b4opu","count":4,"items":[{"id":"n_lt5tffbmeiaydctkgyyq","seq":936728,"kind":"article","title":"Conviction In 'Blue Drum' Murder Case: Meerut Court Finds Two Guilty","url":"https://www.rediff.com/news/report/muskan-rastogi-sahil-shukla-guilty-in-blue-drum-murder-case-1/20260930.htm","summary":"The Meerut district court has convicted Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla for the murder of merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput in the sensational 'Blue Drum' case. The court emphasised the need for strict punishment in serious crimes, with the order on sentencing to be announced in 15 days. The prosecution presented 22 witnesses, detailing the gruesome dismemberment and concealment of Rajput's body in a cement-filled blue drum.","published":"2026-09-30T13:11:38Z","seen":"2026-09-30T15:19:12Z","lang":"en","country":"IN","source":{"id":"kite-rediff-com-c3e55e","name":"rediff.com","domain":"rediff.com","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q140676","name":"Rediff","type":"website","country":"IN","designations":["software company","web portal","website"]}},"via":"kite-rediff-com-c3e55e","authors":["author"],"mentions":2,"story":"st_qqtp3b4opulnjc3mxbxq","category":"crime-law","category_p":0.8500000238418579,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.6299999952316284,"political":0.07000000029802322},{"id":"n_cwru3kobu7a2yvn3nbmq","seq":936729,"kind":"article","title":"Conviction In 'Blue Drum' Murder Case: Meerut Court Delivers Verdict","url":"https://www.rediff.com/news/report/muskan-rastogi-sahil-shukla-guilty-in-blue-drum-murder-case/20260930.htm","summary":"The Meerut district court has convicted Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla for the murder of merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput in the high-profile 'Blue Drum' case. The court, after a 13-month trial, found them guilty, emphasizing the need for strict punishment in heinous crimes. Sentencing will be announced after 15 days, with the prosecution seeking maximum punishment.","published":"2026-09-30T13:09:35Z","seen":"2026-09-30T15:19:12Z","lang":"en","country":"IN","source":{"id":"kite-rediff-com-c3e55e","name":"rediff.com","domain":"rediff.com","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q140676","name":"Rediff","type":"website","country":"IN","designations":["software company","web portal","website"]}},"via":"kite-rediff-com-c3e55e","authors":["author"],"entities":[{"id":"Q200237","name":"Meerut","type":"place"}],"mentions":2,"story":"st_qqtp3b4opulnjc3mxbxq","category":"crime-law","category_p":0.8299999833106995,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.6200000047683716,"political":0.07000000029802322},{"id":"n_g62gkelrwyegtmw6xtlq","seq":854090,"kind":"article","title":"Verdict in Meerut's infamous 'blue drum' murder today","url":"https://www.rediff.com/news/report/verdict-in-meeruts-infamous-blue-drum-murder-case-today/20260930.htm","summary":"A district court in Meerut is set to deliver its verdict in the sensational 'blue drum' murder case, involving the killing and dismemberment of Merchant Navy worker Saurabh Rajput. His wife Muskan and alleged accomplice Sahil are accused, with the prosecution seeking stringent punishment. Security has been heightened ahead of the anticipated ruling.","published":"2026-09-30T07:28:07Z","seen":"2026-09-30T08:10:06Z","lang":"en","country":"IN","source":{"id":"kite-rediff-com-c3e55e","name":"rediff.com","domain":"rediff.com","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q140676","name":"Rediff","type":"website","country":"IN","designations":["software company","web portal","website"]}},"via":"kite-rediff-com-c3e55e","authors":["author"],"entities":[{"id":"Q200237","name":"Meerut","type":"place"}],"mentions":2,"story":"st_qqtp3b4opulnjc3mxbxq","category":"crime-law","category_p":0.8600000143051147,"sentiment":"negative","tone":-0.6899999976158142,"political":0.11999999731779099},{"id":"n_qqtp3b4opulnjc3mxbxq","seq":831940,"kind":"article","title":"126 hearings, 22 witnesses & 13 months: Verdict in Meerut 'blue drum' case likely today","url":"https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/verdict-in-meerut-blue-drum-case-likely-today-saurabh-rajput-muskan-rastogi-uttar-pradesh-101790745056893.html","summary":"The case has seen 126 hearings and testimony from more than 22 witnesses.","published":"2026-09-30T05:17:56Z","seen":"2026-09-30T05:39:48Z","lang":"en","source":{"id":"kite-hindustantimes-com-885973","name":"hindustantimes.com","domain":"hindustantimes.com","outlet":{"wikidata":"Q41595","name":"Hindustan Times","type":"newspaper","country":"IN","designations":["newspaper"]}},"via":"kite-hindustantimes-com-885973","topics":["asia","india-news"],"entities":[{"id":"Q200237","name":"Meerut","type":"place"}],"image":"https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2026/09/30/1600x900/logo/Muskan_Rastogi_1790745105304_PqHi_1790745105426_3nTQ_8b041cd9-7ced-4119-b947-8b3dd0e50ddb_bbVy.jpg","mentions":2,"story":"st_qqtp3b4opulnjc3mxbxq","category":"crime-law","category_p":0.7699999809265137,"sentiment":"neutral","tone":-0.4000000059604645,"political":0.23999999463558197}]}