Naseem, the main suspect in the alleged rape of a 60-year-old woman at a brick kiln in the Kareli Road area of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested following a police encounter. Within 24 hours of the incident, police spotted Naseem trying to flee on a motorcycle. During a routine check, he attempted to evade arrest and opened fire on the police, prompting them to retaliate, resulting in a bullet wound to his right leg. Following his arrest, police recovered an illegal .315 bore pistol and cartridges from him. The victim is receiving medical treatment for her injuries sustained during the assault. In a related development, a separate case of rape was reported in Kanpur, where a woman accused a hotel manager and accomplices of assaulting her. The police have detained the suspects and are conducting further investigations.