Heavy force has been deployed in Saharanpur since violence broke out on May 5. On Friday, the Centre provided two more companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) to the district administration in addition to the two companies of RAF that are already stationed there.
On Thursday, the Centre sought a report from the UP government on the continuing violence in Saharanpur. The Home Ministry asked for details of the incidents which began last month, and steps that had been taken to restore and maintain peace in the west UP district.

On May 5, one person was killed and at least 15 others, including a police officer, injured when members of two caste groups, Thakurs and Dalits, clashed over loud music being played during a procession. Clashes again broke out on May 23, and one person was killed and four injured. On Wednesday, May 24, three more people were injured in a round of fresh violence in the district.
The state government on Wednesday suspended the District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police, and the Divisional Commissioner and the Deputy Inspector General were transferred out. Internet and mobile SMS services were suspended in Saharanpur to prevent the spread of rumours, which could potentially spark more trouble.