Minor girl gang-raped at Astha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir by men posing as policemen; friend assaulted

A 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by three men who posed as policemen at Astha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir in southeast Delhi on Monday (September 21, 2026) night.

One of the accused, identified as Asif, was later injured in a police encounter after he allegedly opened fire at a police team during an attempt to arrest him.

The incident came to light around 8:45 p.m., following a distress call, after which the Amar Colony police reached Astha Kunj Park. The minor was found at the spot with her male friend, police said.

According to the girl’s statement, she and her friend had visited Kalkaji Mandir and subsequently entered Astha Kunj Park through Gate No. 7. The three accused approached them while posing as policemen, separated the girl from her friend and took her to a secluded area of the park.