Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Minor Allegedly Gang-Raped by Men Posing as Delhi Cops
A 17-year-old girl and her friend visited Kalkaji Temple in Delhi.
They later walked to a nearby park.
Three men allegedly approached them and said they were police officers.
The men allegedly threatened the two friends.
The girl was then allegedly sexually assaulted by the men.
Police received an emergency call at 8:45 p.m.
One suspect, named Asif, was caught after an exchange of fire and was injured.
Police are still looking for the other two suspects and investigating what happened.
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men near Kalkaji Temple in Delhi.
The men allegedly claimed to be police officers and threatened the girl and her friend.
Police received a PCR call at 8:45 p.m. after the reported assault near a park.
One accused, identified as Asif, was apprehended after an encounter and suffered a gunshot wound.
Police are investigating and searching for the two remaining accused.
- Who
- A 17-year-old girl, her friend, and three men allegedly posing as police officers; one suspect was identified as Asif.
- What
- The girl was allegedly gang-raped after the men threatened her and her friend.
- When
- The incident allegedly occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday; police received a call at 8:45 p.m.
- Where
- A park area behind Kalkaji Temple, near the ISKCON Temple in Delhi.
- Why
- The accused allegedly approached the pair while claiming to be police officers and used threats; the articles do not establish a further motive.
Public-Safety Concerns
Police Response
Law and order
Public-Safety Concerns
The incident has been cited as evidence of continuing concerns about the safety of women and girls in Delhi.
Police Response
Police responded to the PCR call, apprehended one suspect after an encounter, and continued efforts to locate the other two.
Accountability and support
Public-Safety Concerns
The Delhi Commission for Women has condemned recent alleged attacks on minors and called the situation painful and worrying.
Police Response
Authorities are conducting an investigation into the Kalkaji incident and have provided medical assistance to the injured apprehended suspect.
- Victim
- A 17-year-old girl, according to officials.
- Accused
- Three men, reportedly aged about 25 to 30.
- Location
- A park near Kalkaji Temple and ISKCON Temple in Delhi.
- Reported time
- Around 7:30 p.m.
- Police call
- A PCR call was received at 8:45 p.m.
- Arrest
- One accused, identified as Asif, was apprehended.
- Investigation status
- Police are searching for the other two accused.
