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Accused Remanded in Meerut Dalit Murder-Abduction Case as Rescued Daughter Gives Statement

Investigators are assessing conflicting accounts to determine motive.

Overview

  • A Meerut court on January 11 sent the main accused to 14 days of judicial custody in the Kapsad village case.
  • Ruby, 20, was produced before the court and said she was forcibly taken after her mother was killed.
  • The accused, identified as Paras Som, was arrested in Haridwar during a joint operation by Meerut and Saharanpur police, and Ruby was recovered safely.
  • Following her court appearance, Ruby was sent to an Asha Jyoti (One-Stop) Centre for medical and legal support.
  • The district administration announced Rs 10 lakh compensation, police security and a job assurance for the family as security was tightened after protests and attempted political visits.