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Meerut murder: After family refuses to help, Muskaan seeks govt lawyer

The Statesman Bhubaneswar

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March 24, 2025

Muskaan Rastogi, one of the prime accused in the brutal murder of her husband, Saurabh Rajput, has requested a government-appointed lawyer after her family refused to support her legal battle.

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Currently lodged in Meerut District Jail, Muskaan made the request to the Jail Superintendent on Saturday, seeking legal representation from the state.

Meanwhile, her lover and co-accused, Sahil Shukla, has yet to decide whether he needs a government lawyer.

Speaking to IANS, Jail Superintendent Veeresh Raj Sharma said, "For security reasons, new prisoners are initially kept separate in the new prisoners' barrack. Yesterday, Muskaan requested a meeting with me. When I met her, she said her family was upset and would not fight her case. Hence, she has asked for a government lawyer."

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