Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu orders a safety audit of all city parks after the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir. The decision follows concern about public safety in parks and how they are managed during evening and other vulnerable hours.
Sandhu directs authorities to strengthen measures across parks, including improved lighting, enhanced security arrangements, and regular patrolling. The Hindu adds that the audit also considers cleanliness as part of park safety, while Times of India highlights the need for measures targeted at reducing risk during periods when few people are present.
Both outlets report that officials plan to deploy Pink Police personnel to improve safety at public locations. The deployment is described as focused on vulnerable hours, with the goal of increasing visibility and deterrence. The order is framed as a time-bound response to the incident, with The Hindu stating the audit should be completed within a week.
