'Imran’s drug dependence, suicide bid, hotel meet': Skeletons out in Delhi model’s murder
Further details have emerged regarding the murder of a Delhi student, highlighting the suspect's history of drug abuse and a prior suicide attempt. Police are investigating a meeting between the victim and the suspect shortly before the crime occurred.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence in urban crime reporting.
NEW DELHI: The man accused of murdering 21-year-old Muskan in west Delhi’s Tilak Nagar had been heavily dependent on drugs and was removed from a gym he frequented after allegedly attempting suicide at his rented accommodation, police said.Investigators also found that Imran, alias Aqib, had been sent to a drug de-addiction centre in July following a complaint by Muskan’s family.Her relatives had alleged that Imran had harassed her for several months and often followed her. Police said the two had been in a relationship, but Muskan’s family has denied this.Police are also investigating a meeting between the two at a hotel on 20 August, days before Muskan was killed. Investigators are examining the circumstances of the meeting and what happened between them in the days leading up to the murder.An employee at the gym said Muskan and Imran used to work out at the same facility.
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