# How to spot fake cops after Delhi park rape 2026-09-29T11:21:31+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park in south Delhi by three men posing as policemen has highlighted the intimidation tactics used by such impostors. Criminals often speak assertively, address each other as 'sir' or 'janab', and threaten victims with arrest or legal consequences to establish fake authority. To identify impostors, citizens should call the emergency helpline 112 if suspicious. No police officer can question a couple inside a park without a legitimate reason. People should ask for an ID card and call 112 if harassed by someone in civilian clothes claiming to be a cop. Routine police duty is generally done in uniform with Delhi Police insignia. If in danger, stay confident, move briskly towards a lighted area or crowd, and dial 112. Minors should go live on video with an adult. Repeatedly pressing the power button can also dial 112. Use the phone's SOS feature to share live location, and start shouting immediately even if no one is around. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Under Delhi Police's standard operating procedure, uniformed officers are required to display their nameplate and unit insignia, while plainclothes officers must carry a government-issued identity card and a written order for any non-emergency interaction with the public. The real vulnerability in parks and public spaces is that criminals exploit the absence of uniform as a cover. Citizens should note that no police officer has the authority to demand compliance without stating a specific legal reason, such as a complaint or a warrant. The next practical step for the public is to program the emergency number 112 into speed dial and test the SOS feature on their phone. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Aastha Kunj Park, Delhi, Delhi Police Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/how-to-spot-fake-cops-after-delhi-park-rape/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/how-to-spot-fake-cops-after-delhi-park-rape/#story-in-brief