1) Siddique Kappan, a journalist from Kerala, was detained by Hathras police while attempting to cover the Hathras case. He was illegally detained at a toll plaza police post. 2) An investigation found that Siddique Kappan and others tried to cause disturbances in the area and conspire against the administration related to the Hathras case. Siddique Kappan was one of several people arrested. 3) The District Magistrate directed the Superintendent of Police to complete the investigation fairly and quickly, and directed relief be provided to the victim. The case was then closed.