Delhi Rape Case Accused Was Removed From Gym For Misbehaving With Women

One of the three men accused of gang-raping a 17-year-old girl at a park in Delhi used to frequently visit the crime scene, with authorities suspecting that the incident may have been pre-planned.Asif (32), a vegetable wholesaler - who is considered the mastermind of the crime - lived near Astha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi. He used to allegedly lurk in the nearby secluded areas, officials said, adding that they found a pistol, knife, and condoms in his possession during the probe.Pornographic videos on phoneThe investigation also revealed that Asif had several pornographic videos on his phone.The other two accused, Hemant (24) - who is reportedly an advocate, and his brother Mahesh (24) - a final-year BSc Mathematics student - had deleted their search history. All the accused's phones have been sent for forensic examination.How accused tried to destroy evidenceThe incident took place earlier this week when the girl…
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