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Minor rape victim identifies all three accused in New Delhi case
In a significant development, the minor victim in the Aastha Kunj gang rape case has identified all three accused during an identification parade at Tihar Prison. The victim's companion has also corroborated the identifications.
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The juvenile victim in the Aastha Kunj gang rape case has successfully identified all three accused—Hemant, Mukesh, and Asif—during an identification parade conducted at Tihar Prison in New Delhi. The identification marks a crucial procedural step in the criminal investigation, allowing authorities to establish a formal link between the victim and the accused individuals. According to investigators, the identification parade was conducted according to legal protocols governing witness identification procedures. In addition to the victim's identification, her companion, who was present at the time of the alleged incident, has also identified the same three individuals as the accused. The corroborating identification by the witness strengthens the prosecution's case as the investigation progresses through the judicial system. The case has drawn significant public attention given the severity of the charges. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the next steps in the legal proceedings. The identifications now move the case toward the subsequent stages of investigation and potential prosecution in the courts.