{
  "id": 9502808,
  "title": "Lady Shri Ram College Resumes Offline Classes After Aastha Kunj Park Rape Case Sparks Student Safety Concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lady-shri-ram-college-resumes-offline-classes-after-aastha-kunj-park",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T06:11:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/lady-shri-ram-college-resumes-offline-classes-after-aastha-kunj-park-rape-case-sparks-student-safety-concerns"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lady Shri Ram College for Women has announced the resumption of regular classes on Thursday, two days after they were suspended due to safety concerns following an alleged rape case in Aastha Kunj Park, located just 2 km from the college. The incident involved a 17-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by three men in the park on Monday evening. This tragic event prompted a wave of activism among students, with several participating in a solidarity march on Wednesday to advocate for improved security measures.\n\nCollege Principal Kanika K Ahuja stated that the primary concern of the institution remains the safety, security, and well-being of its students. Faculty mentors and the college counsellor have been made available to provide necessary support. The administration has been actively engaging in discussions with students and faculty to address the security concerns that have arisen in the wake of the incident. Classes were initially cancelled on Tuesday and continued to be held online on Wednesday, but have now returned to an offline format, commencing on Thursday.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: Regular classes resumed at Lady Shri Ram College for Women on Thursday, two days after they were cancelled due to concerns over students' safety following the alleged rape of a minor at Aastha Kunj Park, barely 2 km from the college. Also Watch: The college had cancelled classes on Tuesday and conducted Wednesday's classes online. The 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by three men…",
  "key_points": [
    "Lady Shri Ram College resumes offline classes on Thursday.",
    "Aastha Kunj Park rape case sparked safety concerns.",
    "College prioritizes student safety and well-being."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The college's swift response and resumption of offline classes signals an effort to balance student safety concerns with the importance of maintaining academic routine and providing support to students.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}