Aastha Kunj gang rape area was already a Delhi Police ‘dark spot’; but lighting gaps remained
A 17‑year‑old girl was gang‑raped on her birthday in Delhi’s Aastha Kunj park by three men who pretended to be police officers, highlighting persistent lighting deficiencies in an area already flagged as a police ‘dark spot’. The incident has renewed scrutiny of safety measures and lighting infrastructure in the capital’s public spaces.
- ✓A 17‑year‑old girl was gang‑raped on her birthday in Delhi’s Aastha Kunj park by three men who pretended to be police officers, highlighting persistent lighting deficiencies in an area already flagged as a police ‘dark spot’.
- ✓The incident has renewed scrutiny of safety measures and lighting infrastructure in the capital’s public spaces.
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The Delhi Police confirmed that a teenage girl was assaulted on her 17th birthday at Aastha Kunj park after three individuals, dressed in police uniforms, approached her and later gang‑raped her. The survivors’ statements describe the assailants brandishing a knife and threatening her life before the attack.
The park had previously been listed by the Delhi Police as a ‘dark spot’ due to inadequate illumination, yet the lighting gaps remained unaddressed at the time of the crime. The perpetrators, identified as three men, exploited the lack of visibility and the perceived authority of their police attire to gain the victim’s trust.
Aastha Kunj, located in the southern part of Delhi, has long been a concern for local residents who have demanded better street lighting and security patrols. The case underscores broader challenges in urban safety management and has prompted calls for immediate remedial action, including the installation of functional lighting and stricter monitoring of individuals impersonating law‑enforcement personnel.
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| Issuing Authority | Google News India |
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| Topic Category | INDIA |
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| Publication Date | 25 September 2026 |