
Death Verdicts Highlight Women Accused of Family Murders in Meerut Jail
What Happened?
Recent death sentences in Meerut have drawn attention to women inmates accused of murdering family members. Families are preparing to appeal the verdicts in higher courts.
Key points
- Muskan and Sahil Shukla received death sentences in the Saurabh Rajput murder case.
- Ravita and Amardeep were sentenced to death in the Amit Kashyap murder case.
- Anjali has been in jail since November 2025 for allegedly conspiring to murder her husband.
- Komal is accused of plotting her husband's murder with her sister's fiancé.
- Ilma was arrested for allegedly conspiring to murder her husband, Talib.
- Gurpreet Kaur is in jail for the murder of her six-year-old son.
- Damini is accused of conspiring to murder her husband, Atul Singh.
Key insights
- The recent death sentences may lead to increased scrutiny of women's roles in violent crimes.
- Families of the convicted may face emotional and financial burdens during the appeal process.
- The outcomes of these cases could influence public perception of women in the criminal justice system.
Why it matters
The cases highlight the legal challenges faced by women accused of serious crimes.
Source
India Today


