Police investigating the Uttam Nagar murder case in Delhi have said that the two families involved in the violent clash on Holi had a long-standing history of disputes spanning nearly five decades.
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Uttam Nagar Murder Case
According to officials, the incident took place on March 4 in the JJ Colony area of Uttam Nagar, where a clash between neighbours from two different communities led to the killing of a 26-year-old man. The violence reportedly began late at night when an argument between members of the two families escalated into a physical confrontation.
Families Involved in Holi Clash Had Long History of Disputes
Police have so far arrested seven people in connection with the case. Investigators said the families had known each other for many years and had frequent disagreements over issues such as parking space, garbage disposal and other neighbourhood disputes.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Kushal Pal Singh, the local police station received information about a quarrel between neighbours around 11:09 pm on Wednesday. Officers reached the spot and began an investigation after the situation turned violent.
The incident triggered communal tensions in the area, leading to unrest over the following two days. During the disturbances, several vehicles were reportedly damaged and set on fire, raising concerns among local residents.
Authorities deployed a large number of police personnel and paramilitary forces in the locality to maintain law and order and prevent further escalation. Security has since been tightened in and around Uttam Nagar.
Police officials said they are continuing their investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and identify the roles of all those involved in the clash.
Meanwhile, authorities have urged residents to maintain peace and avoid spreading rumours, emphasizing that strict action will be taken against anyone attempting to disturb communal harmony in the area.