In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a 20-year-old Dalit woman was rescued from Haridwar, two days after her mother was killed while trying to protect her from an alleged abductor. The main accused, identified as Paras Som, has been arrested. The incident, which occurred in Kapsad village, triggered protests and political tensions, with opposition leaders being stopped from visiting the victim's family. The administration provided compensation and security assurances to the victim's family, who had initially refused to conduct the cremation until the accused was apprehended.