Mob in Hathras protests after girl's alleged rape

A mob in Hathras district reacted violently after the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl. They attempted to enter a religious site and threw stones, but police managed to control the situation after discussions with community members. The accused, Aman, was arrested after the girl identified him. While being taken to court, he snatched a gun from a policeman and fired, resulting in police returning fire and injuring him in the leg. Police confirmed that Aman had a prior arrest for gang rape. Authorities stated they acted quickly to prevent further unrest in the area following the incident.