Man accused of raping 17-year-old girl near Delhi's Kalkaji Mandir arrested after encounter
What Happened
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men who posed as police officers near Kalkaji Mandir in southeast Delhi. According to police, the girl and her 17-year-old friend had visited the temple before going to Astha Kunj Park, where the three accused allegedly approached them, claimed to be policemen, threatened them, and sexually assaulted the girl. A case has been registered under the POCSO Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police have arrested one accused, identified as Asif, following an encounter in southeast Delhi. Police said he allegedly opened fire while being intercepted, after which he was apprehended with a gunshot injury to his leg. The other two suspects remain absconding, and police teams are scanning CCTV footage and conducting raids to trace them.