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Delhi Restricts Park Entry After Alleged Kalkaji Teen Gang Rape
Officials are adding safety measures to parks in Delhi.
This followed the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at Astha Kunj Park.
Police said three men approached the girl and her 17-year-old male friend.
The men allegedly separated the girl from her friend and sexually assaulted her.
Police said all three accused have been arrested.
The Delhi Development Authority will check all its parks for unsafe areas.
More lights, cameras, and security guards may be added.
Some park entrances will be restricted after sunset.
Safety boards will provide rules and emergency contacts.
Local community groups will also help improve safety.
The Delhi Development Authority restricted access to its parks after sunset following the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl.
Officials ordered increased evening security, CCTV cameras at entry gates, and controlled access through selected gates.
A safety audit of all DDA parks will identify dark spots needing lighting, floodlights, or additional security personnel.
Safety boards with park rules, emergency contacts, and public safety guidance will be installed within seven days.
Police said all three accused were arrested after the incident at Astha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir.
- Who
- The Delhi Development Authority, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, police, local stakeholders, and three arrested suspects are involved.
- What
- The DDA introduced stronger security measures and ordered a safety audit of its parks after the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl.
- Where
- The incident occurred at Astha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir; the measures apply to DDA parks across Delhi.
- When
- The incident occurred on Monday evening, and the measures were announced on Wednesday, September 23.
- Why
- The measures followed public concern and backlash over safety conditions in public parks.
Key facts
- Incident
- Police said three men allegedly gang-raped a 17-year-old girl at Astha Kunj Park near Kalkaji.
- Arrests
- Police said all three accused were arrested.
- Access restrictions
- Parks with multiple gates may restrict access through selected gates after sunset and before closing time.
- Security measures
- The DDA ordered increased evening vigilance, CCTV cameras at entry gates, and additional personnel at vulnerable or poorly lit locations.
- Safety audit
- All DDA parks will undergo a time-bound safety assessment within one week.
- Lighting
- Dark spots identified through risk assessments may receive additional lighting, floodlights, or other illumination.
- DDA green assets
- The DDA manages more than 16,000 acres of green assets, including 675 parks, biodiversity zones, city forests, regional parks, and neighborhood gardens.
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Delhi Development Authority officials
Officials describing the authority’s post-incident security measures
“A time-bound assessment of parks is being undertaken to identify dark spots and install additional lighting, floodlights, and other illumination wherever required. Additional security personnel will be deployed at vulnerable entry points and poorly lit locations based on risk assessment. Where necessary, trained security personnel will also be considered”
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“The trio then separated the girl by taking her to a secluded spot while restraining the boy and sexually assaulted the girl”
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DDA officials
Officials representing the Delhi Development Authority
“During the interim period, DDA issued comprehensive directions to strengthen safety and security arrangements across all DDA parks. Taking cognisance of the matter, DDA initiated a series of preventive and citizen-centric measures to enhance public safety in parks under its jurisdiction”
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