Delhi L-G orders park safety audit, Pink Police deployment after Astha Kunj gang rape
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has ordered a safety audit of all city parks and the deployment of 'Pink Police' units following a gang rape in Kalkaji. The directive mandates improved lighting and increased patrolling to enhance public safety.
Why it matters
The incident and subsequent government response highlight ongoing concerns regarding women's safety in public spaces in India.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday (September 23, 2026) directed a safety audit of all city parks and deployment of Pink Police personnel around their premises following the gang rape of a teenage girl at a park in southeast Delhi’s Kalkaji area.
Mr. Sandhu met the Delhi Police Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Vice-Chairman, the L-G Office said in a post on X.
He directed that a comprehensive safety audit of all Delhi parks be conducted within a week, with emphasis on adequate lighting, security, regular patrolling, and cleanliness.
The Delhi Police was also directed to strengthen beat patrolling, including deployment of Pink Police personnel around park premises, it said.
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