From Nirbhaya to Aastha Kunj Case, Why Are Women Still Unsafe? ft. Pragati | Jist

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The Aastha Kunj Park gang rape case in Delhi has once again raised difficult questions about women’s safety in India. On September 21, 2026, a 17 year old girl was allegedly gang raped inside Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir by three men who, according to police, posed as police officers. The case also highlighted security concerns at the park, including gaps in CCTV coverage, lighting, security at entry and exit points and parts of the boundary wall. But the bigger question goes beyond one park or one case: after years of new laws, stricter rules and women’s safety measures, why do such cases continue to happen? From the 2012 Nirbhaya case to Unnao, Kathua, Hathras, the 2024 RG Kar case and recent cases in 2026, this Jist Explainer looks at how India has responded to sexual violence over the years and why measures such as CCTV cameras, GPS tracking, panic buttons, policing and restrictions on public spaces cannot be the entire solution. We also examine what happened around Lad