The investigation into the murder of Saurabh Rajput in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, is ongoing. In cooperation with the police, the Drug Department raided a medical store where the main accused, Muskaan Rastogi, had purchased drugs, including an antidepressant injection. The Drug Department team arrived at Usha Medical Store in Khair Nagar. Led by the Drugs Inspector, the team collected crucial information after questioning the store operator. The anesthesia injection used in the murder was bought from this very shop.
According to the information, Muskaan visited Usha Medical Store on March 1. She claimed to need medication for her elderly father. The store operator stated that they provided medicines listed on the doctor's prescription, including Tagara Tablet, Mezolam Injection, and Digene. Mezolam Injection is primarily used as an anti-depression drug. Muskaan Rastogi used this injection to sedate her husband, Saurabh Rajput.
Here are the details of all three medications...
1. Himalaya Tagara Tablet:
This is an Ayurvedic medicine available without a prescription. According to myupchar.com, it is mainly used to treat insomnia and sleep disorders.
2. Mezolam Injection:
This injection is given to patients suffering from depression. According to myupchar.com, it is mainly used for anesthesia purposes and cannot be sold without a prescription.
3. Digene:
This medication is generally used to treat acidity and gas and is easily available without a prescription.
Source: aajtak
Analyzing the purchases made by Muskaan, it appears that two of these drugs can be bought without a prescription. Cleverly, she acquired the injection amidst these common medications and used it in her husband's murder. The Drugs Inspector highlighted that if it’s found drugs were given without a prescription, the store could lose its license. Nevertheless, the store operator claimed that it was Muskaan's first visit to purchase medicine, and she hadn’t been seen before.
Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh police are contemplating taking the Saurabh Rajput murder case to a fast-track court. Senior Police Superintendent Vipin Tada emphasized prioritizing quick filing of charge sheets. "We aim to prosecute the case speedily in a fast-track court to ensure swift justice for the accused," he stated, adding that they plan to take Muskaan and Sahil into custody after their 14-day judicial remand.
The postmortem of Saurabh Rajput revealed his head was severed. His hands were cut at the wrists, while his legs were bent backward, suggesting an attempt to fit the body into a drum. Shock and massive blood loss were determined to be the cause of death. After the murder, Muskaan Rastogi and her lover, Sahil Shukla, went to Kasol in Himachal Pradesh on March 10, posing as a married couple to stay at a hotel. The hotel operator said they left on March 16.
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The doctors performing the postmortem discovered that Saurabh Rajput's heart had been stabbed violently three times, indicating a frenzied attack. City Superintendent of Police Ayush Vikram Singh confirmed these findings, stating, "Muskaan punctured Saurabh's heart with a knife. His neck was severed, and both hands were cut. The body was dismembered into four parts to fit into a drum." The medical team described the grisly attempt to conceal the body in detail.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (Meerut Zone) Kalanidhi Naithani directed the police force to conduct a thorough investigation, immediately file charge sheets, and secure a strong prosecution for harsh punishment. An inspector and an assistant superintendent of police are leading the investigation team. Statements from knife, drum, and cement sellers are being recorded. The police are also exploring the suspect's activities post-murder, with teams sent to Manali and Kasol for detailed investigation.
