Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Gym Trainer Accused of Killing Delhi Student Arrested After Gunfight
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.
Aqib alias Imran, 26, was arrested after an exchange of fire with police.
He is accused of stabbing a 21-year-old Delhi University student at her Tilak Nagar apartment on August 26.
Police said Imran fired four rounds, while officers fired seven, leaving him with three leg injuries.
More than 15 police teams searched for Imran, who allegedly changed hiding places after the killing.
Police said the woman had previously reported harassment and did not want to continue her relationship with him.
- Who
- Aqib alias Imran, a 26-year-old former gym trainer, is accused of killing a 21-year-old Delhi University student.
- What
- The student was allegedly stabbed to death, and Imran was arrested after an exchange of fire with police.
- When
- The alleged killing occurred on August 26; the arrest was reported on Friday.
- Where
- The alleged killing took place at the student’s apartment in Tilak Nagar, west Delhi.
- Why
- Police said the woman did not want to continue her relationship with Imran and suspect he became enraged after she spoke to someone else.
- 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
