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Delhi LG Orders Park Safety Audit, Boosts Pink Police After Kalkaji Gangrape
- •Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu ordered a safety audit of all city parks and increased Pink Police deployment following the gangrape of a teenage girl in Kalkaji.
- •The LG met with the Delhi Police Commissioner, MCD Commissioner, and DDA Vice Chairman to address the issue.
- •A comprehensive safety audit of all Delhi parks is to be conducted within a week, focusing on lighting, security, patrolling, and cleanliness.
- •Delhi Police were directed to strengthen beat patrolling, including the deployment of Pink Police personnel around park premises.
- •The incident involved the gangrape of a 17-year-old girl from Faridabad at Ashta Kunj Park, with all three accused now arrested.
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Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed a comprehensive safety audit of all city parks within a week, focusing on adequate lighting, regular patrolling, security, and cleanliness. He also ordered the deployment of Pink Police personnel around park premises to strengthen beat patrolling.
All three accused men involved in the gangrape of the 17-year-old girl at Ashta Kunj Park near the Kalkaji temple were arrested by the police. In response, the LG ordered enhanced security steps, including a comprehensive safety audit of city parks and increased Pink Police deployment.
Lady Shri Ram College for Women cancelled regular classes following the incident after police intercepted one of the accused near the campus back gate. Students also raised safety concerns during a general body meeting regarding poor street lighting and the lack of police assistance.
