As per the complaint filed by the family of the victim, the accused hid his original identity from the girl and kept watch on her while on her way to school. He then trapped the girl in a 'love affair' and forced her to be with him.
In Sambhal violence, MP Zia Ur Rahman Barq is named as prime accused for inciting a mob of 700–800. Police injured, property damaged, and four mobsters killed.
Some of the attackers also demolished the boundary wall built by Sunil. The number of attackers arriving from the direction of the nearby Dargah is said to be around 150
Advanced security measures have also been put in place from Saraswati Ghat to Sangam Ghat, including deep barricading and extensive safety nets, which are nearing completion.
Sambhal DM Dr Rajendra Anjaneya said that weapons have been recovered during the police investigation. A knife has been found which can be used from both sides.