An X-ray technician, Amit Kumar, was arrested in Ambala for allegedly sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl at a hospital. Police stated Kumar, who has a prior sexual assault case from 2017, was employed for a year. An opposition leader questioned his hiring despite previous allegations, suggesting systemic flaws and potential political backing. Separately, three individuals were arrested in Jind for allegedly abducting and raping a 17-year-old student.