New Delhi: Delhi Police on Monday registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after a 17-year-old girl alleged she was gang-raped by three men at a park near Kalkaji Temple in south Delhi, police said.
Incident and immediate response
According to the girl's statement recorded by investigators, she and a 17-year-old male friend visited Kalkaji Mandir at about 7 pm on 21 September 2026. After offering prayers, the two went to Astha Kunj Park near the ISKCON temple at around 7:30 pm, when three men in the age group of around 25 to 30 years allegedly approached them and claimed to be policemen.
Police said the men separated the girl from her friend, threatened them and that one of the accused, identified as Asif, allegedly brandished a firearm and a knife before sexually assaulting the girl. Two other men then allegedly assaulted her. The men subsequently threatened the teenagers again and left the scene, the police account said.
- PCR call about the alleged incident was received at about 8:45 pm, police said.
- A team from Amar Colony Police Station reached Astha Kunj Park and found the two teenagers.
- The girl was taken to AIIMS for a medical examination.
Investigation and arrests
Police said they examined CCTV footage from the park and surrounding areas and collected information about persons who may have been present. All three accused have since been arrested and a case is being investigated under the POCSO Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Investigating teams are continuing to gather forensic evidence and witness statements as part of the inquiry. One of the accused is also alleged to have opened fire at police during the operation to apprehend the suspects, the police account added.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Victim | 17-year-old girl (name withheld) |
| Location | Astha Kunj Park, near Kalkaji Mandir and ISKCON temple, south Delhi |
| Time of incident | Around 7:30 pm on 21 September 2026 |
| Police station | Amar Colony Police Station |
| Charges | POCSO Act, provisions of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita |
Procedural steps and legal position
The girl underwent a medical examination at AIIMS and the police have initiated the formal legal process. The accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and the investigation is ongoing, officials said.
Police teams are conducting further technical and forensic analysis, including review of CCTV footage and tracing of the accused's movements prior to and after the alleged assault. Investigators are also recording statements of potential witnesses and examining any electronic evidence that may assist the probe.
Authorities have not released additional identifying details of the accused beyond the name provided in the preliminary account. The ages of the suspects were described as being roughly between 25 and 30 years.
Context and concerns
The incident has raised renewed concern about safety of young people in public spaces after dark and the risks posed by impersonation of law-enforcement personnel. Officials say impersonation of police is an aggravating factor in the case and are exploring whether the accused were involved in other similar incidents.
The matter remains under active investigation and further charges or developments will depend on forensic findings and statements collected by the probe teams.
Key developments so far:
- Case registered under POCSO and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Victim taken to AIIMS for medical examination.
- All three accused arrested; one is alleged to have fired at police during arrest operation.
