By: News Desk 92Pavilion | Updated: August 28, 2026
Quick Answer: Delhi Police have arrested gym trainer Imran, the man accused of stabbing 21-year-old model Muskan to death inside her Tilak Nagar home. He was shot in both legs during a police encounter in West Delhi and taken into custody after nearly two days on the run.
How the Manhunt Ended
Imran had been absconding since Wednesday, August 26, when Muskan was allegedly attacked inside her rented home in the New Mahavir Nagar area of Tilak Nagar. Delhi Police formed multiple teams to trace him, relying heavily on CCTV footage and local intelligence to track his movements after the killing.
The search ended in West Delhi, where police cornered Imran and an encounter followed. He was shot in both legs during the exchange and was taken to a hospital for treatment before being formally arrested. His arrest closes out a manhunt that had gripped Delhi’s western districts for nearly two days.
What Happened Inside the House
According to police accounts, Muskan was alone on the second floor of the building when Imran entered her home and attacked her repeatedly with a knife. Neighbours who heard her screams rushed to the house and found her lying in a pool of blood. She was rushed to a hospital, but succumbed to her injuries.
Muskan, 21, was a student who also worked part-time as a model. Police say she and Imran knew each other from the gym where she used to exercise and where he worked as a trainer. Investigators say he had allegedly been trying to build a closer friendship with her since they first met, though the exact motive behind the attack is still being established.
A Family in Shock
Muskan was the youngest of three sisters. Friends say one of her elder sisters, who was in Chandigarh at the time, learned of the stabbing over the phone and immediately asked a friend to rush to the house. Joint Commissioner of Police for the Western Range, Suman Goyal, said investigators were still working to pin down the precise reason behind the attack even as the search for Imran continued.
What Comes Next
With Imran now in custody, the case moves into its next phase, as investigators build the formal charge sheet based on CCTV evidence, forensic findings from the crime scene, and statements gathered from neighbours and the victim’s family. Police are expected to record his statement once he is discharged from medical treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is accused in the Delhi model Muskan murder case?
Gym trainer Imran, who knew Muskan from the gym where he worked as a trainer, has been arrested as the accused.
How was the accused arrested?
Imran was arrested after a police encounter in West Delhi, during which he was shot in both legs.
Where did the murder take place?
Muskan was killed inside her rented home in the New Mahavir Nagar area of Delhi’s Tilak Nagar on August 26.
What was the relationship between the victim and the accused?
Police say the two knew each other through the gym Muskan attended, where Imran worked as a trainer.
This report is based on reporting from India TV News, NewsX, and Indiablooms.
