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Police arrest three men for gang-rape in Delhi park

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 4:05 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Police Arrest Suspects

Police arrested suspects Asif, Hemant Singh and Mukesh Singh for gang-raping a 17-year-old in Aastha Kunj Park.
The assault happened on September 21 near Kalkaji Mandir, where the suspects pretended to be policemen.
They brandished a gun and knives, forced the teen into a hidden spot, and raped her with a condom.
Police seized the gun, knife and pornographic files and filed an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO.

Summary

LG Orders Park Audit

Delhi Lieutenant Governor ordered a safety audit of all city parks within a week.
Twenty-two Border Security Force personnel were posted to Nehru Park for evening patrols.
Delhi Police’s night survey identified 164 unlit locations, but repairs progressed slowly after the assault.
Delhi Development Authority restricted park entry after sunset and began installing surveillance cameras at gates.

History

Historical Context

After the December 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape sparked nationwide outrage, India passed the 2013 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, creating fast-track courts and harsher penalties. The Ministry of Women and Child Development then earmarked INR1.5 billion for safety upgrades and Delhi Police installed 100 new CCTV cameras. Today’s assault in Aastha Kunj Park and the ensuing safety audit revive that reform drive, testing the law’s impact on public-space security.

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Police Arrest Suspects

Police arrested suspects Asif, Hemant Singh and Mukesh Singh for gang-raping a 17-year-old in Aastha Kunj Park.
The assault happened on September 21 near Kalkaji Mandir, where the suspects pretended to be policemen.
They brandished a gun and knives, forced the teen into a hidden spot, and raped her with a condom.
Police seized the gun, knife and pornographic files and filed an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO.

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