Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena has issued an official order for a city-wide safety audit of all parks under the jurisdiction of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and other municipal bodies. This directive comes in the immediate aftermath of a reported gangrape involving a teenage girl, an incident that has sparked renewed concerns regarding public safety and the security of women in the capital.

The Lieutenant Governor’s order specifies that the audit must be completed within seven days. The primary focus of this assessment is to identify and rectify infrastructure gaps, specifically targeting inadequate lighting, the presence of security personnel, and the frequency of police or guard patrols. Additionally, the order emphasizes the need for improved cleanliness and maintenance to ensure these public spaces are not used for illicit activities.

While the order focuses on administrative and physical security measures, it follows public outcry regarding the safety of minors in public areas. The government has tasked relevant departments with submitting a status report once the audit is concluded. There is currently no information regarding potential policy changes beyond physical infrastructure improvements, nor has there been a detailed breakdown of how these audits will be enforced across the various municipal zones of Delhi.