Delhi Rape Case Accused Was Removed From Gym For Misbehaving With Women
Three men have been arrested and investigated for the gang-rape of a 17-year-old girl in a Delhi park. Authorities recovered weapons, pornographic material, and found evidence suggesting the crime was pre-planned after the suspects posed as police officers to separate the victim from her friend.
Why it matters
High-profile violent crime cases against women in urban India continually spark intense public outrage and regulatory scrutiny over public safety and law enforcement.
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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