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Crime
Delhi Lt Governor orders safety audit of parks after teen gang‑rape
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 08:01 AM
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The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has asked for a comprehensive safety audit of the city’s parks following a teenage gang‑rape incident.
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has directed that a detailed safety audit be carried out for all public parks in the capital. The order comes a day after a teenage girl was brutally gang‑raped in one of the city’s green spaces, sparking public outrage and calls for stricter security measures.
Authorities from the Delhi Police, the Municipal Corporation and the Department of Urban Development have been instructed to compile the audit report, covering lighting, CCTV coverage, patrol frequency and emergency response protocols. The findings are expected to be submitted within a short timeframe to guide immediate remedial actions.
The move reflects growing concerns over safety in public spaces, especially after a series of high‑profile crimes in recent months. Officials have emphasized that the audit aims to identify gaps and implement concrete improvements to protect citizens, particularly women and children, in Delhi’s parks.
Authorities from the Delhi Police, the Municipal Corporation and the Department of Urban Development have been instructed to compile the audit report, covering lighting, CCTV coverage, patrol frequency and emergency response protocols. The findings are expected to be submitted within a short timeframe to guide immediate remedial actions.
The move reflects growing concerns over safety in public spaces, especially after a series of high‑profile crimes in recent months. Officials have emphasized that the audit aims to identify gaps and implement concrete improvements to protect citizens, particularly women and children, in Delhi’s parks.