PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday (March 20, 2026) urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address escalating communal tensions in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, where reports of violence against Muslims have sparked fears of widespread unrest ahead of Eid. In a post on X, Ms. Mufti condemned the actions of "right wing fanatics and lumpen elements" in the area, claiming they were inciting violence against Muslim communities. She warned that the situation could lead to "rivers of blood" and expressed concern over the panic and displacement of Muslim families fleeing the area. Mufti called on Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to act swiftly to prevent further bloodshed, emphasizing the need for intervention before the crisis worsens. The tensions in Uttam Nagar have intensified since the death of 26-year-old Tarun, who was killed in a clash between his family and neighbors in the JJ Colony area on March 4. The incident occurred during Holi celebrations when water from a balloon thrown by a girl from Tarun's family splashed on a woman from a neighboring family, according to police. The violence escalated as some Hindu groups organized protests against the killing, leading to the torching of two vehicles belonging to members of Tarun's family. Police have since arrested 14 individuals, including two minors, in connection with the incident. Meanwhile, security measures around the Uttam Nagar East metro station have been heightened following a directive from the Delhi High Court to prepare for potential unrest during the Eid festival. The court's order aims to ensure safety amid growing concerns about communal clashes in the region.#delhi_high_court #uttam_nagar #mehbooba_mufti #narendra_modhi #tarun
