No Guards, No Lights: Delhi Teen's Gang-Rape Exposes Aastha Kunj Park’s Glaring Security Gaps
The DDA is assessing manpower and police coordination after security gaps at the 142.1-acre park drew scrutiny.
- On Monday, a 17-year-old was allegedly gangraped by three men posing as police officers inside Aastha Kunj Park in southeast Delhi, triggering intense scrutiny of the sprawling green space's security infrastructure.
- The 142.1-acre park, managed by the Delhi Development Authority , features 29 access points and broken perimeter walls; residents and police have long cited inadequate lighting and uncontrolled entry as critical vulnerabilities.
- Security guard Amar Paswan confirmed that while around 300 lamp posts are installed, most remain non-functional, and visitors report the park becomes a hub for illicit activity after dark.
- On Tuesday, Delhi Police cordoned off the area and increased patrols, while the Delhi Development Authority announced a comprehensive assessment of security manpower and coordination with law enforcement.
- Monday's incident has fundamentally altered how residents view the space, which many previously used daily; locals now express fear about entering the area, noting past safety warnings went unaddressed.
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Delhi Park Gang-Rape: 17-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Gangraped in Aastha Kunj Park | 📰 LatestLY
Claims of severe security lapses and police negligence have surfaced after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped at Delhi's Aastha Kunj Park. While DDA claimed 27 guards operate in shifts, spot checks revealed unmanned gates, broken boundary walls, and unlit paths. Allegations of on-duty police playing cricket have intensified demands for an impartial probe. 📰 Delhi Park Gang-Rape: 17-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Gangraped in Aastha Kunj Park.
No CCTV, poor lighting: Security lapses at Delhi park where teen was gangraped
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped inside Delhi's Aastha Kunj Park after three men posing as policemen separated her from her friend. The case has intensified scrutiny of park security and prompted a student solidarity march near LSR College.
142 acres of darkness, security gaps: Inside South Delhi park where teen was gangraped
The guard cabin near a gate, the closest entry point to the spot where the alleged incident took place, had no electricity. There were no CCTV cameras inside the park as well, police said. Most of the cameras at its entry gates are non-functional.
Safety concerns at Astha Kunj Park not new, say south-east Delhi residents; DDA reviewing security
Residents near Astha Kunj Park, a green space used by joggers and commuters as a shortcut between south-east Delhi neighbourhoods, expressed shock and disbelief after the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old, even as they voiced long-standing safety concerns in the area — particularly after dark — citing poor lighting.
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