The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) also demolished some illegally constructed portions, connected to the main suspect, Nizamuddin, in West Delhi in a big crackdown after the killing of Tarun in Uttam Nagar Holi. Officials claimed it was done because of illegal structures belonging to the suspect following the gruesome murder of 25 year old Tarun in Holly revelations. The demolishment was done under a great security guard with the police still investigating the shocking incident. A total of seven individuals including a minor have been arrested and the authorities indicate that more suspects could be interrogated. The case has attracted a lot of publicity in Delhi and the authorities have indicated to take a tough step on those who commit violent crimes.
Uttam Nagar Holi Murder Case: MCD Demolishes Accused’s Property In Major Crackdown In Delhi | Watch Video
The incident was heavily criticized by the Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta who termed the killing as heartbreaking, reprehensible, and shocking. Through a communication on the social media, she instructed the police to make sure that they make a quick arrest and investigate exhaustively so that the perpetrators are dealt with appropriately. The Chief Minister also sympathized with the family of this victim claiming that the government is with them all the way through their loss. She pointed out that this kind of brutality particularly in a festival like Holi would not be accepted and that the administration would take stern action to stop such acts next time.
#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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A fatal fight between the police and residents of the nearby neighborhood allegedly started with a small incident on March 4 at 10.30 PM when a girl aged 9 had dropped a balloon on the roof of her residence and hit a woman standing on the ground. What started off as a minor dispute between families, soon turned into a bloody fight. According to the investigators, approximately 20 to 25 individuals reportedly took part in the fight, which later turned into mob violence that led to the death of Tarun. A case has been registered by police on the charges of murder as well as the provisions of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The level of security has been heightened in the area with more police officers and the paramilitary forces being sent to ensure order as the investigation goes on.
