The Delhi Police apprehended Umar Khalid on September 13, 2020, and charged him on November 22, 2020, under several provisions of the UAPA and the Indian Penal Code. In July 2021, Khalid filed a bail application.
Chief Justice NV Ramana said, "Exams have nothing to do with the issue. Don't sensationalise." The court said that it will hear the case in due course.
As per initial investigation, it has come to the fore that Arshad Khan had befriended the minor girl over Instagram and would threaten to either kill himself or harm her if she did not give in to his demands.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said other countries including China should note that India refrains from the public judgement of their internal issues.