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Delhi Orders Park Safety Audits After Ashta Kunj Gangrape

Delhi Orders Park Safety Audits After Ashta Kunj Gangrape
DDA, MCD to audit all Delhi parks in a week after Aastha Kunj gang rape incident · telegraphindia.com

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped at Ashta Kunj Park in southeast Delhi.

Police arrested three men in connection with the case.

Police said one accused, Asif, was injured in the leg during an encounter.

After the incident, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu ordered safety checks at every park in Delhi.

The checks must be completed within one week.

Officials will examine lighting, guards, patrols, cleanliness and sanitation.

Police will increase beat patrols and send Pink Police personnel around parks.

Authorities will also seek feedback from nearby schools and colleges and explore involving resident groups or private organizations in park maintenance.

Key facts

Incident location
Ashta Kunj Park near the Kalkaji temple, southeast Delhi
Victim
A 17-year-old girl from Faridabad
Accused
Three men; all were arrested
Audit deadline
Within one week
Audit authorities
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Development Authority
Security measures
Stronger beat patrols, regular park visits and Pink Police deployment
Additional measures
Feedback from nearby schools and colleges, and possible involvement of resident groups or private entities in park maintenance

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