Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Delhi Court Remands Three Accused in Kalkaji Rape Case
A court in Delhi sent three accused men to judicial custody for 14 days.
They are accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in Aastha Kunj Park.
Police said the girl had gone to Kalkaji Mandir with a male friend.
The accused allegedly pretended to be policemen and threatened both teenagers.
Police said the girl was taken to a secluded part of the park.
Her friend was allegedly beaten.
One accused, Asif, was injured during an alleged exchange of fire with police.
The case is still being investigated, and the accusations have not yet been decided by a court.
A Delhi court remanded Asif, Hemant and Mukesh to 14 days’ judicial custody.
Police arrested the three over the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park.
Police said the accused posed as policemen, threatened the girl and her male friend, and took her to a secluded area.
The girl’s male friend was allegedly beaten, while police said Asif opened fire during his arrest.
Authorities are checking whether the accused may be linked to other incidents at the park, though no other complaint has been received.
- Who
- Asif, Hemant and Mukesh were remanded; the alleged victim is a 17-year-old girl, and her 17-year-old male friend was also allegedly assaulted.
- What
- A Delhi court ordered the three accused to 14 days’ judicial custody in connection with an alleged rape.
- When
- The remand was reported on Thursday, September 24; the alleged incident occurred on Monday evening, and arrests followed on Tuesday.
- Where
- The alleged rape occurred at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi.
- Why
- Police allege the men posed as policemen, threatened the teenagers and took the girl to a secluded area of the park.
- Court action
- Three accused were remanded to 14 days’ judicial custody.
- Accused
- Asif, Hemant and Mukesh.
- Alleged victim
- A 17-year-old girl.
- Alleged location
- Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir.
- Police allegation
- The accused allegedly posed as policemen and threatened the girl and her male friend.
- Arrest incident
- Police said Asif allegedly opened fire near DM Office Road in Amar Colony and was shot in the right leg.
- Further inquiry
- Police are verifying whether the accused may have been involved in other similar incidents at the park.