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Gym Trainer Accused of Killing Delhi Student Arrested After Gunfight

Gym Trainer Accused of Killing Delhi Student Arrested After Gunfight
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Police arrested a 26-year-old gym trainer accused of killing a 21-year-old university student in Delhi.

The alleged killing happened on August 26 at the student’s apartment in Tilak Nagar.

Police said the man and the student had known each other for about 18 months.

They said he went to her home while she was alone after she had decided not to continue their relationship.

An argument allegedly happened, and police said he stabbed her several times before escaping.

More than 15 police teams searched for him as he changed hiding places.

Police later found him after receiving a tip, but a gunfight happened during the arrest.

Police said he was injured in the leg and is being questioned.

Key facts

Accused
Aqib alias Imran, 26
Victim
A 21-year-old second-year student at Delhi University’s School of Open Learning
Alleged crime location
The student’s apartment in Tilak Nagar, west Delhi
Arrest circumstances
An exchange of fire between Imran and police personnel
Shots reported
Police said Imran fired four rounds and officers fired seven
Accused’s injuries
Three bullet injuries to his leg
Earlier police contact
The woman approached a police station on July 18 over alleged harassment but did not file a formal complaint

Quotes

A senior police officer

A senior police officer describing the search operation and trap to arrest the accused

“Following the incident, barricades and checkpoints were put up across the district, and teams were deployed to trace him. Imran kept changing his hideouts. Acting on a tip-off, teams of the Special Staff and Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) laid a trap to apprehend him.”
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