7pm temple, 7.30 park, 8.45 PCR call: Timeline of how 3 fake cops gang-raped Delhi teen
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men posing as police officers at a park in Delhi. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, and have initiated a search for the suspects.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety and the vulnerability of minors in urban spaces, as well as the misuse of police identity by criminals.
NEW DELHI: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men at Astha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir after the accused allegedly posed as policemen and separated her from her male friend, Delhi Police said.The incident unfolded over a little more than an hour on Sunday, according to the police account.7pm: Darshan at Kalkaji MandirThe girl and her male friend had gone to Kalkaji Mandir for darshan at around 7pm, police said. After visiting the temple, the two entered the nearby Astha Kunj Park through Gate No. 7.7.30pm: Three men allegedly pose as copsWhile the two were inside the park, three men allegedly approached them and claimed to be policemen. The men allegedly separated the girl from her friend and took her towards a secluded area.One of the accused, identified as Asif, allegedly threatened the girl with a firearm and a knife before sexually assaulting her.
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