Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Gym Trainer Arrested After West Delhi Woman’s Fatal Stabbing
A 21-year-old woman named Muskan was found badly injured at her home in West Delhi.
Reports describe her as a content creator and a Delhi University student, while one report called her a model.
Police say a gym trainer named Imran attacked her with a knife after an argument.
They also allege that he strangled her and then stabbed her several times.
Muskan was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
Police used CCTV cameras to track Imran to Rajouri Garden.
Police say he fired a pistol when officers asked him to surrender.
Officers shot him in both legs, and he was arrested and taken to a hospital.
A friend separately claimed that Imran had been pursuing and allegedly harassing Muskan for a long time.
Delhi Police arrested gym trainer Imran after a late-night exchange of fire in Rajouri Garden on Thursday.
Police allege that 21-year-old Muskan was strangled and stabbed multiple times at her home in Tilak Nagar, West Delhi.
Investigators said Muskan and Imran had known each other for about a year and a half after meeting through a gym.
Police said Imran visited Muskan while she was alone, argued with her and fled after the alleged attack.
Police said Imran opened fire when asked to surrender and was shot in both legs before being arrested and hospitalised.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested Imran, a gym trainer, in connection with the death of 21-year-old Muskan.
- What
- Muskan was allegedly strangled and stabbed at her Tilak Nagar home; Imran was arrested after an exchange of fire.
- When
- The alleged killing occurred on Wednesday evening, and the arrest followed on Thursday night, more than a day later.
- Where
- The alleged killing took place in Tilak Nagar, West Delhi; police located Imran in Rajouri Garden.
- Why
- Police said an argument preceded the attack and alleged that Imran was angry because Muskan was speaking to another person; a friend alleged he had been pursuing and harassing her.
Police Account
Friend’s Account
Motive and prior conduct
Police Account
Police said Imran was angry for about two months because Muskan was talking to another person, and that an argument preceded the alleged attack.
Friend’s Account
Muskan’s friend Aman said Imran had been pursuing her for a long time and claimed her family had informed him about alleged harassment.
Circumstances of the encounter
Police Account
Police said Imran took out a pistol and opened fire after officers asked him to surrender, prompting them to fire back.
Friend’s Account
The reports provide no separate account from Imran or his representatives about the exchange of fire.
- Victim
- Muskan, 21, described in reports as a content creator, model and Delhi University student
- Accused
- Imran, a gym trainer
- Crime location
- Muskan’s home in Tilak Nagar, West Delhi
- Reported timing
- Wednesday evening; CCTV reportedly showed Imran entering the building around 5:40 p.m.
- Tracking method
- CCTV camera footage
- Encounter
- Police said Imran opened fire when asked to surrender and was shot in both legs
- Current status
- Imran was arrested and hospitalised with gunshot injuries
