Delhi Police have arrested three suspects, including a former informer named Asif, for the assault of a 17-year-old girl in Aastha Kunj Park.
According to the police, 34-year-old Asif works as a vegetable seller. He had previously worked as an informer for the Delhi Police in the same area.
The police already had his old records, which significantly helped in identifying him after the incident. The information provided by the girl confirmed his identity.
According to reports, Asif was previously caught by the police on charges of harassing girls. However, he was released at that time as no formal complaint was filed.
DCP Vineet Kumar stated that the police maintain records of suspects living in the area. Asif's information was also part of this record.
After committing the crime, Asif had switched off his mobile phone. The police began searching for him based on technical assistance and local intelligence.
On Tuesday morning, his location was traced to a DDA park. When the police team tried to apprehend him, he attempted to open fire.
In the retaliatory action by the police, Asif was shot in the leg. The police captured him on the spot and recovered a weapon from his possession.
Apart from Asif, Hemant and his brother Mukesh have also been arrested in this case. The three had together committed the crime.
The suspects intimidated the girl and her 17-year-old friend by posing as police officers. They used police-like language and threatened them with legal action.
The girl was then taken to a secluded part of the park where the incident occurred. The suspects threatened both and forced them to leave the spot.
After leaving the park, the victims called the Police Control Room while traveling in an auto. Following this, the police immediately became active and started the investigation.
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