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LSR Students Protest After Alleged Gang-Rape Near Kalkaji
Students at Lady Shri Ram College protested because a 17-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted near their college.
The reported incident happened at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir.
The girl had reportedly gone there with a male friend.
Police said three men were arrested in connection with the alleged assault.
One of the men was reportedly injured during a short exchange of fire with police.
LSR moved classes online for Wednesday because students were worried about their safety.
The college plans to resume regular in-person classes on Thursday.
Police have increased security around the campus and nearby areas.
Student groups are asking for better lighting, patrolling and accountability from the authorities.
LSR students protested in Delhi after the alleged gang-rape of a 17-year-old girl near Kalkaji Temple.
The incident allegedly occurred Monday evening at Aastha Kunj Park, where the girl had gone with a 17-year-old male friend.
Three men were arrested, including one reportedly injured during a brief exchange of fire with police.
Delhi Police reviewed security around LSR and deployed officers, women personnel and women PCR vans nearby.
LSR will resume offline classes Thursday, while the college and NSUI called for stronger security, accountability and an impartial investigation.
- Who
- A 17-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted; three men were arrested in connection with the case. LSR students, college officials, Delhi Police and NSUI responded.
- What
- Students protested and authorities reviewed and strengthened security after the alleged gang-rape.
- Where
- Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir, with concerns focused on Lady Shri Ram College and nearby areas in Delhi.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred Monday evening; classes moved online Wednesday and are scheduled to resume Thursday.
- Why
- The protest and security measures followed concerns about the safety of women and students in and around the college.
Institutional Security Response
Student Accountability Demands
Response to the incident
Institutional Security Response
Lady Shri Ram College cancelled regular classes for Wednesday, held meetings with students and faculty, requested enhanced police security and plans to resume offline classes Thursday. Delhi Police reviewed arrangements and deployed personnel nearby.
Student Accountability Demands
LSR students and NSUI said the incident showed the need for stronger protection of women and students, greater accountability and an impartial investigation.
Security priorities
Institutional Security Response
Police emphasized maintaining law and order and ensuring that women feel safe, while the college requested increased patrolling near its rear gate, adjoining lanes and nearby parks.
Student Accountability Demands
NSUI called for a security audit around LSR, parks, metro stations and other student gathering areas, along with improved lighting and emergency response systems.
Key facts
- Alleged survivor
- 17-year-old girl
- Reported location
- Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir
- Arrests
- Three men were arrested in connection with the alleged rape
- College response
- LSR shifted Wednesday classes online and plans to resume offline classes Thursday
- Police response
- Senior officers reviewed campus security, and police personnel, women personnel and women PCR vans were deployed nearby
- Requested measures
- More patrolling, improved lighting, emergency response systems and a security audit
- Student organisation response
- NSUI demanded accountability, strict legal action and a time-bound, impartial investigation
Quotes
Ravi Hanuman Pandey
NSUI national media in-charge
“Meetings are going on offline with a large number of students and faculty. Offline classes and regular schedule shall resume from tomorrow.”
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“If girls cannot study, work and move freely in a safe environment, the government must be held accountable.”
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Senior Delhi Police officer
Delhi Police officer commenting on security measures
“We will ensure that women feel safe and that law and order is maintained.”
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Sources
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