Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Delhi Orders Park Safety Audits After Ashta Kunj Gangrape
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.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu ordered safety audits of all city parks within one week.
The audits will examine lighting, security guards, after-sunset patrolling, cleanliness and sanitation.
Delhi Police was directed to strengthen beat patrols and deploy Pink Police personnel around parks.
A 17-year-old girl from Faridabad was allegedly gangraped by three men at Ashta Kunj Park on Monday evening.
All three accused were arrested; police said Asif suffered a leg injury during an encounter.
- Who
- Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed the Delhi Police, Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Development Authority to act after the alleged assault of a 17-year-old girl.
- What
- Authorities ordered safety audits of all Delhi parks, stronger beat patrols, regular police visits and Pink Police deployment around park premises.
- When
- The directions were issued on Wednesday, September 23, after the alleged assault on Monday evening.
- Where
- The alleged assault occurred at Ashta Kunj Park near the Kalkaji temple in southeast Delhi; the audit covers parks across Delhi.
- Why
- The measures followed the alleged gangrape and are intended to assess and improve park lighting, security, patrolling, cleanliness and sanitation.
- 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
