News for 'Kalkaji Mandir'

Police Encounter Leads To Arrest In Kalkaji Mandir Rape Case

Police Encounter Leads To Arrest In Kalkaji Mandir Rape Case

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

A man identified as Asif, accused of raping a 17-year-old girl near Kalkaji Mandir, was arrested after a police encounter in southeast Delhi. Two other suspects, an advocate and his brother, are being questioned. Asif allegedly fired at police during interception, leading to an exchange of fire where he was injured and subsequently apprehended. The incident involved three men posing as policemen, abducting the girl and her friend, and then raping the girl in Astha Kunj Park.

Student Body NSUI Demands Accountability From Delhi Govt Over Teen Gang Rape

Student Body NSUI Demands Accountability From Delhi Govt Over Teen Gang Rape

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) has demanded accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta following the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Aastha Kunj Park. The incident has sparked concerns over women's safety in Delhi and led Lady Shri Ram College to shift classes online. NSUI is calling for immediate legal action, an impartial investigation, and improved security measures around student-frequented areas.

Three Accused Sent To Judicial Custody In Delhi Teen Rape Case

Three Accused Sent To Judicial Custody In Delhi Teen Rape Case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

A Delhi court has remanded three accused Asif, Hemant, and Mukesh to 14 days' judicial custody in connection with the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park. The accused allegedly posed as policemen, threatened the victim and her friend, and then raped the girl. One accused, Asif, was arrested after an encounter with the police.

Delhi Government Under Scrutiny Over Women's Safety After Horrific Park Incident

Delhi Government Under Scrutiny Over Women's Safety After Horrific Park Incident

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj has criticised the Delhi government's handling of women's safety after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped at Aastha Kunj Park, leading Lady Shri Ram College to shift classes online. Bharadwaj questioned the BJP government's achievements in ensuring safety and highlighted daily crimes against women, while also alleging harassment of opposition leaders.

Student Safety Concerns Prompt LSR College To Go Online

Student Safety Concerns Prompt LSR College To Go Online

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Lady Shri Ram College for Women has moved classes online following the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl near the campus, raising significant safety concerns among students and the college community. Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Three men posing as cops gang-rape girl in Delhi; trio held after encounter

Three men posing as cops gang-rape girl in Delhi; trio held after encounter

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

A man identified as Asif, accused of gang-raping a 17-year-old girl near Kalkaji Mandir, has been arrested following a police encounter in southeast Delhi. Asif, one of three men who allegedly posed as policemen, fired at the police team before being shot in the leg during the exchange. The incident occurred in Astha Kunj Park, and police are now searching for the other two accused.

Delhi Police Enhances Security Measures Near Lady Shri Ram College

Delhi Police Enhances Security Measures Near Lady Shri Ram College

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Delhi Police officers visited Lady Shri Ram College to address student safety concerns following an alleged gangrape near the campus. The college had moved classes online, and police have increased deployment and made arrests in connection with the incident.

Aastha Kunj Park Security Lapses Exposed After Horrific Incident

Aastha Kunj Park Security Lapses Exposed After Horrific Incident

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Aastha Kunj Park in southeast Delhi is under intense scrutiny following the alleged gangrape of a 17-year-old girl by men posing as police personnel. The incident has brought to light significant security deficiencies, including broken boundary walls, unmanned gates, and poor lighting, raising serious concerns about public safety in the sprawling green space.

Delhi Police Enhances Security Measures Near Lady Shri Ram College

Delhi Police Enhances Security Measures Near Lady Shri Ram College

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Senior Delhi Police officers visited Lady Shri Ram College for Women to address student safety concerns following an alleged gangrape incident near Aastha Kunj Park. Police assured increased presence, improved infrastructure, and deployed personnel, while the college resumed offline classes after a temporary shift online.

Lady Shri Ram College Students Raise Urgent Safety Concerns

Lady Shri Ram College Students Raise Urgent Safety Concerns

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Following an alleged gang rape near Lady Shri Ram College for Women, students have voiced serious concerns about inadequate security around the campus. They highlight issues like poor lighting, non-functional security infrastructure, and incidents of stalking, particularly near the college's back gate and routes to their paying guest accommodations. The incident has prompted the college to take immediate action, including cancelling classes and holding meetings.

Delhi teen was raped at knifepoint, condom seized from park

Delhi teen was raped at knifepoint, condom seized from park

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

A 17-year-old girl, allegedly raped by three men at Delhi's Aastha Kunj Park, bravely assisted investigators by leading them to the crime spots. Her detailed account and identification of the locations enabled forensic teams to collect crucial biological evidence, including a condom. Police subsequently identified and arrested the three accused, Asif, Hemant, and Mahesh, after scanning CCTV footage and using technical surveillance.

'I was crying in pain': Delhi gangrape survivor recalls chilling details

'I was crying in pain': Delhi gangrape survivor recalls chilling details

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

A 17-year-old girl recounted her horrific ordeal to the police, detailing how three men allegedly separated her from her friend, snatched their phones, and subjected her to gangrape at knifepoint inside southeast Delhi's Astha Kunj Park.

Painful parallels to Nirbhaya case: SC on Delhi bus rape

Painful parallels to Nirbhaya case: SC on Delhi bus rape

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of recent heinous crimes against minor girls and women in the Delhi-NCR region, highlighting a systemic failure in law enforcement. Citing parallels to the 2012 Nirbhaya case, the court demanded accountability from authorities and sought comprehensive reports on public safety measures and the utilisation of the National Database on Sexual Offenders.

'They raped her on park benches, called their friends during assault'

'They raped her on park benches, called their friends during assault'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Police investigating the gangrape of a 17-year-old girl at Astha Kunj Park in New Delhi have revealed that the three accused followed the victim for nearly a kilometre before assaulting her at multiple secluded locations, coordinating their actions via phone calls. One accused, an advocate, was previously removed from a gym due to complaints about his behaviour. The probe also suggests the accused frequented the park and may have been involved in similar incidents, highlighting concerns about park security and lighting.

Modi takes a ride on newly-inaugurated Delhi Metro's Magenta Line

Modi takes a ride on newly-inaugurated Delhi Metro's Magenta Line

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Modi was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation chief Mangu Singh during the ride.

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Delhi battlefield may not be a cakewalk for the Rhodes Scholar.

Days before launch, Delhi Metro train rams into wall

Days before launch, Delhi Metro train rams into wall

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The end of the train which hit the wall suffered damage and a portion of the wall collapsed, suggesting that the collision was quite intense.

This govt has a tendency to put the burden of suffering on people

This govt has a tendency to put the burden of suffering on people

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'You cannot implement such a huge exercise, which is bound to cause misery to millions, without studying every aspect of its consequences, economic and social,' notes Sherna Gandhy.