New Delhi, March 19, 2026: The Delhi Police has rolled out extensive security arrangements across Dwarka district ahead of Eid al-Fitr, with special focus on Uttam Nagar where tensions have lingered following recent communal clashes.
Officials said a multi-layered security plan has been put in place, including over 100 police pickets, intensified barricading, and deployment of personnel on rooftops in sensitive areas to prevent any untoward incidents during the festival.
According to senior officers, forces from the Rapid Action Force and Central Reserve Police Force will assist local police in maintaining law and order. Continuous patrolling and strict monitoring are being carried out across mixed-population neighbourhoods identified as vulnerable.
The heightened alert follows violence reported earlier this month during Holi celebrations, which escalated after a minor altercation between two families. A 26-year-old man later succumbed to injuries sustained during the clashes, intensifying tensions in the area.
Police have so far taken action against multiple individuals in connection with the incident, including arrests and the apprehension of minors. Authorities are also monitoring social media activity closely amid reports of provocative content and threats circulating online.
Residents in parts of Uttam Nagar have expressed concern despite the increased deployment, with some families reportedly moving out temporarily due to safety fears. Community members have urged authorities to ensure strict enforcement and prevent any breach of peace during the festivities.
To build confidence among locals, police have conducted flag marches in sensitive zones and plan to continue such exercises throughout the Eid period. Special security attention is also being given to religious sites, particularly mosques, where surveillance and patrolling have been intensified.
Officials reiterated that all preventive measures have been carefully planned and assured that maintaining peace and public safety remains the top priority during the upcoming celebrations.
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