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Crime
Teen Girl Gang-Raped Near Kalkaji Temple in Delhi's South-East District
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 12:31 AM
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A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by a group of men near the Kalkaji temple in Delhi's South-East district on Monday night, police said.
The incident occurred late Monday night when the minor, who had come to visit the Kalkaji temple, was surrounded and assaulted by several men in a secluded area near the temple premises. She managed to escape and raise an alarm, after which local residents informed the police.
Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The victim has been sent for a medical examination and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the suspects based on her statement and any available CCTV footage.
Authorities have appealed to anyone with information to come forward and assist the investigation. The case has reignited concerns over women's safety in public spaces, prompting calls for increased patrolling and better lighting around religious sites in the city.
Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The victim has been sent for a medical examination and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the suspects based on her statement and any available CCTV footage.
Authorities have appealed to anyone with information to come forward and assist the investigation. The case has reignited concerns over women's safety in public spaces, prompting calls for increased patrolling and better lighting around religious sites in the city.