{
  "id": 9893231,
  "title": "'I was crying in pain': How 3 men turned teen's birthday outing into horror",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/i-was-crying-in-pain-how-3-men-turned-teens-birthday-outing-into",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T01:55:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/i-was-crying-in-pain-how-3-men-turned-teens-birthday-outing-at-aastha-kunj-park-into-horror/articleshow/134495625.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the evening of September 21, a 17-year-old girl recounted her harrowing experience to police after being sexually assaulted in Aastha Kunj Park. She had arrived at the park with a friend after attending a birthday celebration at Kalkaji Temple. The trio had gone to the park through Gate No. 7, where the survivor suggested they sit, eat chips, and explore the area before continuing to Iskcon.\n\nAs the group sat, three men, believed to be in their 30s, emerged from behind. They demanded the friend leave, claiming the park was off-limits. Instead, they took the survivor to a secluded area and threatened her with knives. According to her statement, one of the men, identified as \"Asif,\" removed his clothes and sexually assaulted her, holding a knife to her throat.\n\nThe other two men, known as \"Hemu\" and \"Deepu,\" allegedly took turns assaulting her. After the ordeal, the men returned her friend and forced the survivor to hastily cover herself. They gave her only a T-shirt and jeans, refusing to provide undergarments. Despite her pleas, they did not alert authorities or allow her to contact her mother.\n\nThe survivor managed to alert her friend, who called the police. The accused threatened to harm the friend if they reported the incident. The trio then left the park, leaving the survivor traumatized. Police recovered a used condom from the scene, aiding their investigation.",
  "summary": "A 17-year-old girl endured a traumatic experience on her birthday at Aastha Kunj Park. Following a trip to the Kalkaji Temple with a friend, they were confronted by three men posing as police officers, armed with knives. The survivor recounted her ordeal in detail, identifying her assailants by their nicknames and physical features. After the incident, her friend quickly contacted the police,…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}