New Delhi: Muslims supplied Eid-ul-Fitr prayers in West Delhi’s Uttam Nagar on Saturday below heavy safety, with the realm witnessing a subdued celebration days after a localised conflict left a person useless and triggered tensions about two weeks in the past.

A heavy deployment of Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel is in place throughout Hastsal village and close by areas, with barricades arrange at key entry and exit factors and strict id checks being carried out, police mentioned.

Solely residents are being allowed entry to sure stretches after verification, whereas the motion of outsiders is restricted. Police groups additionally carried out common foot patrols and are monitoring rooftops, slim lanes and different delicate pockets by means of CCTV cameras to stop any untoward incident.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Kushal Pal Singh mentioned the scenario is calm. “The surroundings right here is peaceable. Folks supplied namaz with none disturbance. We’ve got maintained tight safety within the space and are persevering with routine patrols and picketing,” he mentioned, urging folks to not imagine rumours on social media.

Regardless of the heavy safety presence, residents mentioned prayers have been carried out peacefully, although celebrations have been low key.

Parvez, a resident, mentioned the spirit of communal concord remained intact.

“We supplied namaz peacefully. Our Hindu pals are anticipated to hitch us, and we’re wanting ahead to celebrating collectively. We’re saddened by what occurred to Tarun (sufferer of the March 4 incident); he was like a brother to us. Nonetheless, the scenario on the bottom just isn’t as tense because it has been portrayed (on social media). Our neighbours have been very sort, and the police have ensured enough safety,” he mentioned.

One other resident, Mohammad Naveen, mentioned the ambiance was nonetheless considerably tense. “It would not really feel the identical as a result of surroundings created by outsiders, together with heavy police deployment. We’re celebrating Eid below some pressure. That mentioned, we’re grateful to the Delhi Police for sustaining legislation and order, which has allowed us to have a good time safely,” he mentioned.

Khalid Ali, president of Jama Masjid in Uttam Nagar, mentioned rumours and outdoors components had earlier fuelled pressure within the space. “There was a tense ambiance right here earlier, however the police maintained correct safety and legislation and order. Right now, now we have been capable of have a good time Eid safely. I’ve additionally been knowledgeable that every one mosques in Uttam Nagar noticed Eid peacefully,” he mentioned.

On Holi (March 4), a 26-year-old man, Tarun, died after being injured in a conflict between two neighbouring households in JJ Colony. The altercation was triggered after a water balloon thrown by a woman from one household by chance hit a girl from the opposite.

The incident had led to protests, throughout which two autos linked to the accused have been set on fireplace. Police have arrested a number of accused in reference to the case.

Authorities mentioned they’re intently monitoring social media to curb rumours and forestall the unfold of inflammatory content material. Some folks have been additionally detained for elevating provocative slogans and making an attempt to disturb peace, police mentioned. 

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