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Three men posing as cops rape teen near Kalkaji Temple; one held

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men posing as policemen in a park near Kalkaji Mandir in southeast Delhi. One suspect was arrested after a police encounter, while two others remain at large. Police say the case is being investigated under POCSO and BNS provisions, with CCTV footage being reviewed.

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Three men posing as cops rape teen near Kalkaji Temple; one held
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A 17-year-old girl walked with a male friend to a park behind Kalkaji Temple when three men approached them and claimed to be policemen, frightening the pair and then assaulting the girl inside Astha Kunj Park9. Police later said one suspect, Asif, was injured in a brief encounter while trying to arrest him near Amar Colony, and another officer sustained a minor injury, underscoring a tense pursuit to catch the other two suspects421.

The incident prompted the Amar Colony police to file an FIR under BNS and POCSO and to probe the sequence of events, including a 8:45 pm PCR call that alerted authorities1012. Investigators are reviewing CCTV in the park and surrounding areas as they work to identify all the attackers, with at least one suspect arrested and two at large911.

The case marks a frightening pattern of minors being attacked by men posing as police, fueling calls for tighter safety measures in Delhi’s crowded leading spots near Kalkaji Mandir and ISKCON Temple818.

As the investigation develops, Delhi Police say they are tracing the suspects and compiling evidence from the scene and the victim’s medical report, with more arrests expected as officers widen searches3331.

Questions about this story

What actions did police take after the encounter?

Police arrested one suspect after a brief exchange of fire, while another officer was injured. They are tracing two other suspects and reviewing CCTV footage42133.

Which laws are cited in the FIR?

The FIR cites Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and POCSO Act provisions1012.

What location is central to the incident?

Astha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir and ISKCON Temple in southeast Delhi915.

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