Three Including Lawyer, BSc Student Arrested In Minor’s Sexual Assault Case in Delhi

Delhi Police have arrested three men, including a practising lawyer and his younger brother pursuing a BSc, in connection with the alleged gangrape of a minor near Kalkaji Temple.

The two brothers were reportedly identified as Hemant and Mukesh. Police said Hemant is a practising lawyer, while Mukesh is pursuing a BSc. The third accused, Asif, was arrested earlier during the investigation.

Minor Allegedly Taken To Secluded Area

The case relates to the alleged gangrape of a minor inside a park behind Kalkaji Temple. The girl had reportedly visited the temple with a male friend before walking towards the park area.

At around 7.30 pm, three men aged around 25-30 allegedly approached them and threatened them. According to the survivor’s statement to police, the accused allegedly posed as policemen, separated her from her friend and took her towards a secluded area.

• The girl had visited Kalkaji Temple with a male friend.
• The three accused allegedly approached them around 7.30 pm.
• Police said the men allegedly posed as policemen.
• The survivor was allegedly taken towards a secluded part of the park.

Asif allegedly threatened the girl with a firearm and a knife and reportedly raped her, while the other two accused allegedly raped her thereafter, according to her statement. The accused allegedly later threatened the girl and her friend.

Police Receive PCR Call At 8.45 pm

A PCR call regarding the incident was received at around 8.45 pm. The SHO of Amar Colony Police Station, along with police personnel, reached Astha Kunj Park, where the survivor was found with her male friend.

Police registered an FIR at Amar Colony Police Station under Sections 70(2), 61(2), 115(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 6 and 17 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Asif Allegedly Opens Fire At Police Team

According to police, Asif allegedly opened fire at the team when he was intercepted and fired three rounds despite being asked to surrender.

One bullet hit Head Constable Rajesh’s bulletproof jacket. Police said the officer fired two rounds in self-defence, one of which hit Asif in his right leg.

Asif was taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre for treatment. The Crime Team and Forensic Science Laboratory team were also called to the site, where evidence was collected and legal proceedings were carried out.

Police subsequently arrested Hemant and Mukesh. With their arrests, all three accused named in the alleged sexual assault case have been arrested.