Delhi's Uttam Nagar Witnesses Peaceful Eid Amid Tense Atmosphere
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Muslims in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, who were facing threats after recent communal clashes, showered flower petals on police on Saturday after being able to offer prayers on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr.
The area has been tense after a 26-year-old man died in clashes that broke out over a fight over a water balloon on Holi earlier this month.
Police have so far arrested 14 people and apprehended two minors in connection with the case.
Despite initial fears of violence, the situation remained calm with a heavy deployment of Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel in place.
Residents, however, said Eid this time was not the same as the area appeared stripped of the usual festive buzz scene.
