Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Delhi Police Arrest Imran After Rajouri Garden Encounter
Police arrested a man named Aqib, also called Imran, after a young woman named Muskan was killed.
Muskan was 21 years old and lived in the Tilak Nagar area of Delhi.
Police say she was stabbed at home on August 26.
They say Imran ran away and was later found in Rajouri Garden.
Police allege that he fired four shots when they tried to arrest him.
Officers fired back, and bullets injured his legs.
Imran was taken to a hospital and remains in police custody.
Police will question him when he is well enough.
They are still trying to understand why the killing happened and where the weapon came from.
Delhi Police arrested Aqib alias Imran, the prime suspect in 21-year-old Muskan’s murder.
Police said Muskan was stabbed at her home in Tilak Nagar on August 26.
Imran was traced to Rajouri Garden after allegedly fleeing the murder scene.
Police said Imran fired four rounds and officers responded with seven rounds, hitting him in both legs.
Imran remains hospitalized in custody, with police planning to investigate the motive and weapon source.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested Aqib alias Imran, the prime suspect in the alleged murder of 21-year-old Muskan.
- What
- Imran was arrested after an alleged exchange of fire with police during the investigation into Muskan’s stabbing death.
- When
- Muskan was killed on August 26; Imran was arrested late Thursday night, with officials speaking about the arrest on Friday.
- Where
- The alleged murder occurred in the Tilak Nagar police station area of West Delhi, and the arrest followed an encounter in Rajouri Garden.
- Why
- Police were searching for Imran after he allegedly fled the scene; the motive for the killing remains under investigation.
Police Account
Family’s Account
Nature of the relationship
Police Account
Police said Imran and Muskan had known each other for about 18 months and described them as being in a relationship.
Family’s Account
Muskan’s family denied that the two were in a relationship.
Harassment allegations
Police Account
Police said Muskan approached a police station on July 18 to complain that Imran was harassing her, but did not file a formal complaint. Police also said her family had complained about his conduct and that he was sent to a de-addiction centre.
Family’s Account
Muskan’s family alleged that Imran continued to harass and follow her for several months.
Events before the killing
Police Account
Police are examining a hotel meeting between the two on August 20 and suspect Imran became angry after Muskan began speaking to another person.
Family’s Account
The family’s account, as reported, focuses on alleged continuing harassment and does not confirm the police’s relationship or jealousy claims.
- Victim
- Muskan, 21
- Suspect
- Aqib alias Imran, described as a former gym trainer
- Alleged murder method
- Police said Muskan was stabbed multiple times with a knife
- Police firing account
- Police said Imran fired four rounds and officers fired seven rounds
- Suspect’s injuries
- Three police bullets struck Imran in the legs
- Suspect’s condition
- He was taken to a hospital and remains in treatment in police custody
- Investigation focus
- Police plan to question Imran about the motive and the source of the weapon once he is medically stable
