Last Updated:September 23, 2026, 07:52 IST

Lady Shri Ram College for Women, located around 2 km from the park, said the safety and well-being of its students remained its top priority.

Lady Shri Ram College for Women campus. (Image: File/lsr.edu.in)

Lady Shri Ram College for Women cancelled regular classes on Tuesday and shifted classes online for Wednesday following the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir. The college, located around 2 km from the park, said the safety and well-being of its students remained its top priority, reported PTI.

“After we got to know about the unfortunate incident, we cancelled classes. The safety, security and well-being of our students is of paramount importance to us. We have requested our faculty mentors and college counsellor to remain available for any support students may require,” principal Kanika K Ahuja said.

Three men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the alleged rape. One of the accused, identified as Asif, was injured in an exchange of fire with police while officers were attempting to apprehend him, officials said.

According to police, Asif and the other two accused — Hemant, a lawyer, and his brother Mukesh, a final-year BSc Mathematics student — allegedly posed as policemen before approaching the 17-year-old girl and her male friend.

Police said the teenagers, both from Faridabad, had visited Kalkaji Mandir before entering Aastha Kunj Park through Gate No. 7 on Monday evening. The accused allegedly separated the girl from her friend and took her to a secluded part of the park. Police allege that Asif threatened the girl with a firearm and knife and raped her, while the other two men also allegedly assaulted her.

The girl was medically examined at AIIMS and an FIR was registered at Amar Colony police station under relevant sections of the BNS and POCSO Act.

Police have flagged security concerns at the park, saying parts of its boundary wall have collapsed, some gates are unmanned and certain areas are inadequately lit.

The accused’s father, advocate J R Dhankar, has denied the allegations against his sons and alleged they were being framed.

The incident has triggered renewed concerns among LSR students and the wider college community over safety in the area.

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Lady Shri Ram College shifted classes online following the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir, prioritizing student safety and well-being.

Who were the suspects arrested in connection with the Kalkaji Mandir park case?

Police arrested three men: Asif, who was injured in an exchange of fire during apprehension, along with a lawyer named Hemant and his brother Mukesh, a final-year BSc student.

What security issues were identified at Aastha Kunj Park by police?

Police highlighted that parts of the park’s boundary wall have collapsed, some gates are unmanned, and certain areas lack adequate lighting.

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