Archive · 28 Aug 2026
West Delhi Killing Followed Months of Abuse and Drug Addiction
Police are investigating the killing of a 21-year-old woman named Muskan in West Delhi.
They say a 23-year-old man named Imran allegedly attacked her at home.
The attack allegedly involved strangling and stabbing her.
Imran reportedly left the house and remains wanted by police.
Police said his behavior had changed about two months earlier.
They linked this change to an alleged suicide attempt and later drug addiction.
Police also said he became abusive toward Muskan.
Muskan had reportedly gone to the police once about the alleged abuse.
The two had met at a gym in 2024.
Police said Imran’s behavior changed after an alleged suicide attempt about two months earlier.
Police alleged that Imran subsequently became addicted to drugs and behaved abusively toward Muskan.
Muskan reportedly approached police once because of the alleged abuse.
Imran allegedly entered Muskan’s Tilak Nagar home, strangled her and stabbed her multiple times.
The two had met at Seven Zone gym in 2024 while Muskan studied and pursued content creation.
- Who
- A 21-year-old woman, Muskan, was allegedly killed by 23-year-old Imran, who is being sought by police.
- What
- Police said Imran allegedly strangled Muskan and stabbed her multiple times at her home.
- When
- The alleged killing occurred on a Wednesday; police said the behavioral changes began about two months earlier.
- Where
- Muskan’s home in Tilak Nagar, West Delhi.
- Why
- Police linked the alleged killing to a deteriorating relationship involving alleged drug addiction and abusive behavior, but no definitive motive was stated.
- Victim
- Muskan, 21
- Suspect
- Imran, 23, according to police
- Location
- Tilak Nagar, West Delhi
- Reported attack
- Strangulation and multiple stab wounds
- Suspect status
- Imran was reported to be on the run
- Prior police contact
- Muskan reportedly approached police once over alleged abuse
- Meeting place
- Seven Zone gym