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Teen Identifies All 3 Accused in Delhi Gangrape Case During Tihar TIP
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 14:41
Teen Identifies All 3 Accused in Delhi Gangrape Case During Tihar TIP
- •A 17-year-old girl identified all three accused, Asif, Hemant Singh, and Mukesh, in a gangrape case during a Test Identification Parade (TIP) at Tihar Jail.
- •The incident occurred on September 21 when the girl and her friend were approached by the accused, who posed as policemen and threatened them with a firearm and knife.
- •Police allege the girl was sexually assaulted after her friend was assaulted and separated from her; the boy then contacted the police control room.
- •Investigators recovered a firearm and knife allegedly used in the incident and are awaiting forensic reports to strengthen the case.
- •The case is registered under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with accused Asif having a history of theft and snatching, while Hemant has a law degree and Mukesh is a BSc student.
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The 17-year-old survivor of the Southeast Delhi gangrape case successfully identified all three accused individuals during a Test Identification Parade conducted at Tihar Jail before a magistrate.
The three accused lodged in Tihar Jail are Asif, a school dropout who worked at a vegetable shop, along with Hemant Singh, a law degree holder, and his brother Mukesh, who is pursuing a BSc in mathematics.
The case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including gangrape of a person under 18, criminal conspiracy, grievous hurt, and criminal intimidation.
