Delhi Police have made further arrests, including women and a minor, in the Uttam Nagar Holi killing case, bringing the total number of those apprehended to 16 as the investigation continues.
Key Points
- Delhi Police arrest seven more individuals, including three women, in connection with the Holi killing in Uttam Nagar.
- The total number of arrests in the Uttam Nagar Holi killing case has risen to 14, with two minors also apprehended.
- The clash reportedly began after a water balloon incident involving a young girl and one of the arrested women, escalating into a violent altercation.
- The victim, Tarun, succumbed to his injuries in hospital following the violent clash between the two families.
- Police presence has been increased in the Uttam Nagar area to maintain law and order as the investigation continues.
Delhi Police has arrested seven more people and apprehended a minor in connection with the killing of a 26-year-old man during a clash between two families on Holi in southwest Delhi's Uttam Nagar, an official said on Monday.
With the latest arrests, the total number of people arrested in the case have gone up to 14. Two minors have also been apprehended.
Among those arrested in the latest crackdown are three women, namely Sayra alias Kali (40), Sharifan (50) and Salma (36), all residents of Uttam Nagar. They were taken into custody earlier for questioning in connection with the incident, a senior police officer said.
The other accused arrested include Suhail alias Sahil (21), Sameer Chauhan (20), Firoj (22) and Ismile (50), all residents of the same locality. Additionally, a 14-year-old minor has also been apprehended for his alleged role in the violence, police said.
The Incident and its Aftermath
According to police sources, Sayra alias Kali was the woman who allegedly got into an argument when a young girl from the victim's family threw a water balloon that burst, splashing water on Kali who was passing by the street.
Following this, a verbal altercation broke out between members of the two families, which eventually led to a violent clash in the densely populated JJ Colony area on March 4.
During the clash, several people allegedly attacked Tarun (26), who sustained serious injuries. He was rushed to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on March 5, police said.
The incident triggered tension in the locality, following which heavy deployment of police and paramilitary personnel was made in the area to maintain law and order.
Deputy Commissioner (Dwarka) Kushal Pal Singh said that police teams are continuing efforts to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in the clash.
Further investigation in the case is underway, he added.
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