Street lights repaired, security stepped up at Astha Kunj park a month after 17-year-old’s gang rape
Delhi authorities have upgraded security and lighting at Astha Kunj Park following a high-profile gang rape incident last month. The improvements were mandated by a safety audit to ensure better protection for park visitors.
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It reflects the government's response to public pressure regarding women's safety in public spaces.
Street lights repaired, security stepped up at Astha Kunj park a month after 17-year-old’s gang rape left All 340 existing lights in the park are now functional, officials said. FILE PHOTO https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qld5a7/article71621351.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Delhi-rape-copyGTKGIJ1IO.7.jpg.jpg ANI New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): Special staff of the South East District Police conduct an investigation at the encounter site after one of the accused in the alleged gang-rape near Kalkaji Temple was apprehended following a brief exchange of fire with the police, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI Video Grab) NEW DELHI The Delhi government officials on Saturday said they have repaired broken street lights, installed new lights and stepped up guard patrols at south-east Delhi’s Astha Kunj Park, a month after three men posing as policemen allegedly raped a 17-year-old girl inside the park. The measures come after a Safety Audit Report ordered by Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu immediately after the incident.
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