Overview
- Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya’s bench directed police and the civil administration to ensure a safe, dignified Eid and to keep enhanced arrangements in place through Ram Navami, warning authorities not to be lax.
- Delhi Police told the court they have reinforced Uttam Nagar and Hastsal with local units and CAPF, set up more than 100 picket points, and added rooftop surveillance with special focus on mosques and Eidgahs.
- Officials reported removing around 50 inflammatory posts and seeking takedowns of about 170 more, while conducting verification of over 8,000 people, forming aman committees and holding multiple meetings with religious leaders.
- Residents and reporters documented threat videos, near‑daily rallies and violent slogans, with some Muslim families saying they have left or plan short departures as barricades and access checks continue.
- The tensions followed a Holi‑period clash that led to the death of 26‑year‑old Tarun Kumar; police say 14 adults have been arrested and two minors apprehended, and the PIL in the case is listed for April 6.