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More than six people injured
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Angry Hindus protest and vandalise the houses of the accused
Delhi – In Delhi’s Uttam Nagar, a group of religious fanatics attacked a Hindu family after a minor incident of coloured water from a water-balloon accidentally splashed on a Muslim woman. During the assault, a Hindu youth Tarun Kumar was beaten to death and six others were injured. The incident occurred in ‘A Block’ of the J.J. Colony in Uttam Nagar. Following the incident, angry Hindus staged protests and set fire to vehicles belonging to the accused.
On the day of Holi, coloured water from a water balloon thrown by a 11-year-old girl on the street splashed onto a Muslim woman from a neighbouring family, which led to a dispute. The girl and her family apologised to the woman, explaining that the balloon had not been thrown intentionally but had slipped from her hand by mistake.
However, later, at around 11 p.m., a group of around 15 to 20 fanatics attacked the Hindu family.
The primary victim, 25-year-old Tarun Kumar, suffered severe injuries, including head trauma and blows from a heavy stone slab. He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Several other family members were injured in the assault, and the violence caused damage in the locality, including broken windowpanes of nearby houses.
Following his death, grief and anger spread throughout the area.
Angry Hindus set vehicles of the accused on fire
After the incident, angry Hindus staged protests. On 6 March, they gathered outside the house of the accused and vandalised the property. Four-wheelers and two-wheelers parked outside the house were set on fire.
Activists of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad blocked roads while protesting and demanded strict action against the accused fanatics.
Bulldozer action at the house of the main accused
#WATCH | Uttam Nagar murder case: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carries out bulldozer action against the property of an accused. According to officials, action is being taken against the property linked to the accused Nizamuddin.
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Following the murder that occurred on the day of Holi, the administration began strict action. On Sunday, teams from the Municipal Corporation and the administration demolished the illegal portion of the house of Umaruddin, one of the main accused in the case. In the presence of a heavy police force, the illegal construction was demolished using bulldozers and hammers.
According to the police, Umaruddin (49), Jummadin (36), Kamruddin (36), Mustaq (46), Muzaffar (25), and Tahir (18), along with a minor, have been arrested in connection with the case.
