Meerut Murder: Slain Merchant Navy Officer’s Wife and Lover Assaulted by Lawyers Outside Courtroom

In Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut, a woman and her lover—accused of murdering her Merchant Navy officer husband—were attacked by a group of lawyers while being brought in for a court hearing. According to a PTI report, as police escorted the accused, Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, out of the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, several lawyers surrounded them and attempted to assault them. Amid the chaos, some lawyers grabbed Sahil’s clothes, while the police formed a protective circle around the duo. Officers struggled to control the situation as they escorted the accused to safety.

An NDTV report stated that authorities had started receiving alerts about a growing crowd of angry lawyers gathering inside the court premises. Despite additional police deployment, officials faced an aggressive mob of around a hundred lawyers determined to attack the accused. During the commotion, slogans like “Taiyyar raho” (stay ready) and “Maaro” (hit them) echoed through the crowd as they charged toward Muskan and Sahil. Later, the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court sent both accused to 14 days of judicial custody.

Team Profile

Aryan GulatiFreelance Journalist

Aryan Gulati is a dedicated media student based in Meerut with a wealth of experience in various newspapers and media houses. He has numerous published articles and specializes in political and crime news writing, demonstrating a strong commitment to impactful journalism.

Latest entries

• Crime20 August 2025Indian Army Jawan Kapil Singh’s Father Demands Strict Action After Toll Plaza Assault in Meerut
• Crime20 August 2025Tragic Accident in Punjab: 14-Year-Old Boy Shoots Self Dead While Playing with Gun
• English19 August 2025Pakistan Minister Mohsin Naqvi Backs Asim Munir’s “India Like Mercedes” Analogy
• English19 August 2025Mumbai Grapples with Heavy Rains: Schools Shut, Traffic Chaos, and Flights Affected