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Crime
Girl Held Captive for a Year in South-East Delhi, Beaten with Press and Knife
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 09:45 AM
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A teenage girl was allegedly confined for twelve months in Abul Fazal Enclave‑2, Shahinbagh area of South‑East Delhi and subjected to severe physical abuse with a press and a knife.
Police in South‑East Delhi have uncovered a disturbing case in which a teenage girl was reportedly kept in captivity for a year in the Abul Fazal Enclave‑2 locality, which falls under the Shahinbagh police station jurisdiction. According to preliminary reports, the victim was subjected to repeated physical assaults, including being struck with a press and a knife. The alleged abuse has shocked residents of the neighbourhood and prompted an immediate police investigation. Authorities are now probing the circumstances of the confinement, the identity of the alleged perpetrators, and the extent of the injuries sustained by the girl. The case highlights concerns over safety and the need for vigilant law‑enforcement response in residential pockets of Delhi.