New Delhi: A 15-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by three men posing as policemen at Astha Kunj Park near Delhi’s Kalkaji Temple, police said.
One accused, identified as Asif, was arrested after an exchange of fire in Amar Colony early Tuesday.
The incident was reported around 8:45 pm on Monday after a distress call. Police reached the park, where they found the girl with a male friend.
According to the girl’s statement, she and her friend had visited Kalkaji Temple and entered Astha Kunj Park through Gate No. 7.
The three men allegedly separated her from her friend and took her to an isolated area.
Police said Asif allegedly threatened her with a firearm and knife before sexually assaulting her, followed by the other two accused. The men allegedly threatened both the girl and her friend afterwards.
During the investigation, police received information about Asif’s movement near DM Office Road and laid a trap.
Police said he fired three rounds after being intercepted. One bullet hit Head Constable Rajesh’s bulletproof jacket, after which the officer fired two rounds, hitting Asif in the right leg.
He was taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre. The girl underwent a medical examination at AIIMS, while crime and forensic teams examined the scene and collected evidence.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act. Efforts are underway to arrest the other two accused.
