Eid celebrations in Uttam Nagar held under heavy security after Holi clash

Muslims offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers in West Delhi's Uttam Nagar on Saturday under heavy security, marking a subdued celebration days after a local clash left a man dead (Source: Photo by Gajendra Yadav)

A strong deployment of Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel maintained law and order across Hastsal village and nearby areas, with barricades at key entry and exit points (Source: Photo by Gajendra Yadav)

Strict identity verification was carried out, allowing access only to local residents, while movement of outsiders was restricted to prevent untoward incidents (Source: Photo by Gajendra Yadav)

Police teams conducted regular foot patrols, monitored rooftops, narrow lanes, and other sensitive pockets through CCTV cameras to ensure safety during prayers (Source: Photo by Gajendra Yadav)

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) confirmed that the environment was peaceful, with namaz offered without disturbance, while routine patrolling and picketing continued (Source: Photo by Gajendra Yadav)

Residents described the prayers as peaceful but noted that celebrations were low key, reflecting a cautious atmosphere following past tensions (Source: Photo by Gajendra Yadav)

Community members highlighted continued communal harmony, expressing hope that neighbours of different religions would celebrate upcoming festivals together (Source: Photo by Gajendra Yadav)

Jama Masjid president Khalid Ali confirmed that all mosques in Uttam Nagar observed Eid safely, with rumours and outside elements earlier fuelling tension (Source: Photo by Gajendra Yadav)

Authorities monitored social media closely to curb the spread of inflammatory content, while some individuals were detained for attempting to disrupt peace (Source: Photo by Gajendra Yadav)

The Holi clash on March 4, which resulted in the death of 26-year-old Tarun after a water balloon incident, remained a sensitive issue as the police ensured tight security to prevent recurrence (Source: Photo by Gajendra Yadav)