Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Delhi Police Tightens Security After Alleged Gangrape Near LSR
Delhi Police increased security around Lady Shri Ram College for Women after an alleged gangrape near Aastha Kunj Park.
The girl was 17 years old.
Police said three men were arrested in connection with the case.
One man was reportedly injured during a brief exchange of fire with police.
Students had already complained about dark areas, stalking, and weak security.
Senior police officers met the college principal to discuss these concerns.
More police, women officers, and women-staffed vehicles were sent to the area.
A women-focused police help booth was also made functional.
Classes were moved online for one day and were scheduled to return to campus on Thursday.
Senior Delhi Police officers met the Lady Shri Ram College principal after an alleged gangrape near Aastha Kunj Park.
Police promised increased patrols, faster emergency response, and infrastructure improvements including better lighting.
Personnel, women officers, women PCR vans, and a functional pink police assistance booth were deployed near the campus.
Students reported poor lighting, stalking concerns, and security problems near the college’s back gate and nearby routes.
Three men were arrested over the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl; police said one was injured in an exchange of fire.
- Who
- Delhi Police, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, its students, and three men arrested in connection with the alleged rape.
- What
- Police increased security and reviewed safety arrangements after an alleged gangrape of a 17-year-old girl near Aastha Kunj Park.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred Monday evening; arrests followed Tuesday, and senior officers visited the college Wednesday. The pink booth became functional on September 17.
- Where
- Around Lady Shri Ram College for Women and Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi.
- Why
- Students raised concerns about safety, inadequate lighting, stalking, and security infrastructure near the college.
Student and Political Concerns
Police and College Response
Safety conditions
Student and Political Concerns
Students said lighting and security were inadequate near the back gate and routes used by nearby paying guests, and some reported stalking and concerns about the pink booth.
Police and College Response
Police said they would increase their presence, provide immediate emergency response, and work with relevant authorities to improve lighting and other infrastructure.
Response to the incident
Student and Political Concerns
Delhi Aam Aadmi Party president Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party government’s record on women’s safety, citing the college’s decision to move classes online.
Police and College Response
The college said student safety and well-being were its top priorities, held meetings with students and faculty, and made mentors and a counsellor available for support. There was no immediate response from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Incident location
- Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir, about two kilometres from the college
- Victim's age
- 17 years old
- Arrests
- Three men were arrested on Tuesday
- Police measures
- Additional personnel, women police personnel, and women PCR vans were deployed
- Infrastructure plan
- Police will approach civic and other authorities about improving lighting at dark spots
- Campus assistance
- A pink women-focused police assistance booth has been functional since September 17
- Class arrangements
- Physical classes were shifted online for Wednesday and were scheduled to resume Thursday
