Death Row Convicts Get New Prison Routine: Muskaan Allotted Saree, Sahil Gets White Kurta-Pajama

Following the death penalty pronounced by the district and sessions court in the high-profile Saurabh Rajput murder case, convicts Muskaan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla have entered a starkly different reality inside the prison walls. Bound by strict jail manuals, both have been allocated new prison attire, identification numbers, and specific daily routines.

New Prison Routine and Ward Allocation

According to prison authorities, Muskaan has been provided with a white saree and a cream suit, while Sahil has been given two pairs of white kurta-pajamas. They are now required to wear these standard prison uniforms at all times. In prison records, Sahil has been assigned prisoner number 395/2026, and Muskaan is prisoner number 396/2026.

The convicts have been housed in separate barracks. Muskaan is in barrack number 12-B and has been assigned tailoring work, while Sahil is in barrack number 15 and has been tasked with farming duties. Reports indicate that both convicts have been extremely restless and distressed since the pronouncement of the death sentence, struggling to sleep or eat properly.

Legal Battle and Family Reactions

While the victim's family hailed the court's verdict as a triumph of justice, the case has sparked widespread debate. During the trial, the defense had pleaded for leniency citing Muskaan's young daughters and age, but the prosecution's watertight evidence led the court to award capital punishment under Section 302 and other charges.

Notably, before the sentencing, Muskaan's parents had submitted in writing that they would have no objection even if their daughter was hanged. Meanwhile, Muskaan remains deeply concerned about the future upbringing of her young daughter, whose father was murdered and whose mother faces execution.