New Delhi: A 17-year-old girl was gang-raped by three men who posed as policemen inside a park near Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi, according to police. The incident reportedly took place on Monday evening after the teenager visited the temple with a 17-year-old male friend.
According to the complaint, the girl and her friend reached Kalkaji Mandir around 7 pm to offer prayers. At approximately 7.30 pm, the two went to a nearby park connecting Kalkaji Mandir and the ISKCON Temple. Police said three men, believed to be between 25 and 30 years old, approached them and allegedly claimed to be police officers.
The accused threatened the teenagers before sexually assaulting the girl, police said. A PCR call reporting the rape was received at around 8.45 pm, following which a police team reached the location.
The girl, who is a Delhi resident, was subsequently taken for a medical examination. Police said further legal action is being taken based on her statement.
Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the park and surrounding areas to identify the suspects and establish the sequence of events. Police are also attempting to identify people who may have been present near the location at the time.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions of law, including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the accused.
