Uttam Nagar Tension: Arrangements should be such that security is felt, Delhi HC’s strict order on Eid in Uttam Nagar

News India Live, Digital Desk: After the murder of a young man (Tarun) during Holi, there is tension in Hastsal village and surrounding areas of Uttam Nagar. In view of the inflammatory posts on social media and threats of violence on the upcoming festival, ‘Association for Protection of Civil Rights’ (APCR) had filed a petition in the High Court.1. Main directions of the Delhi High Court: The bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia gave the following orders during the hearing: Feeling of security: The court said, “Police arrangements should be such that it creates a sense of safety and security among all sections.” Ban on mischief: The administration should ensure that no section of the society can do any kind of “mischief”, which could lead to worsening of the situation. Security till Ram Navami: Court has directed the police that this special security arrangement in Uttam Nagar should continue not only till Eid but also till the upcoming festival of Ram Navami (26-27 March 2026).2. ‘Tight’ security arrangements: Dwarka district becomes Kila After the High Court order, Delhi Police has increased the security manifold in Uttam Nagar and Dwarka district: 150+ picket points: More than 150 police posts (Pickets) have been made in sensitive areas. Deployment of paramilitary forces: 10 additional companies of RAF and CRPF have been deployed in the area. Surveillance from rooftops: Apart from drones, rooftops of selected sensitive buildings. Police personnel have been deployed to keep an eye on every activity. Social media monitoring: Police have identified 14 Background: Why did the tension arise? March 4, 2026 (Holi): A dispute between two neighbors (from different communities) started after an 11-year-old girl threw a water balloon. Violence: 26-year-old Tarun was seriously injured in this dispute and later died. Threats: After the incident, some groups spread inflammatory messages like ‘Khoon ki Holi’ on social media, which caused fear among many Muslim families of Hastsal village. atmosphere and some have temporarily left the area.