Muslims offer Id prayers in Delhi’s communally charged Uttam Nagar amid heavy police presence

Eid ul-Fitr: Residents in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar created a moment of calm and goodwill on Saturday as some members of the Muslim community showered flower petals on police personnel following Eid ul-Fitr prayers, even as the area remained under heightened security.

The gesture comes amid tensions gripping the locality following violent clashes earlier this month, making the peaceful observance of the festival particularly significant. Uttam Nagar had been on edge since a 26-year-old man lost his life in a clash that reportedly erupted over a dispute involving water balloons during Holi celebrations.

A video widely circulating on social media shows two men carrying a bag filled with flower petals and showering them on police officers and personnel from the Rapid Action Force (RAF).