Delhi's Uttam Nagar murder: Victim’s father says 15–20 people killed his son, seeks CBI probe citing police negligence

NEW DELHI: The father of 25-year-old Tarun, who was killed in a brutal attack, has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the matter on Saturday. The family alleged that local police have neither shared details of the arrests made so far nor conducted a proper inquiry into the incident in the national capital.

Father of the deceased, while speaking to ANI, said, "We demand that our son should get justice. The police have not conducted any inquiry or asked us about him. They are saying that they have arrested 5-6 people. They did not show us who they have arrested. We want a CBI inquiry. We even went to the police station yesterday, but they closed the doors. When we went to the streets to hold a protest, they resorted to lathicharge. As son as my son came, 15-20 people attacked him and killed him on the spot. All of them were roaming here, but the police did not arrest anyone."




Security has been tightened in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar area after 25-year-old Tarun succumbed to injuries sustained during a fight between neighbours from different communities during Holi celebrations earlier this week.

Tarun had been undergoing treatment following the altercation, which reportedly took place on March 4.

According to Delhi Police, a dispute during Holi celebrations in Uttam Nagar escalated, leaving Tarun injured. He later succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.

Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, and further investigations are ongoing.

In the aftermath, Delhi Police have tightened security in the area to maintain law and order and prevent further tension.

Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) of Dwarka district, Kushal Pal Singh, stated that adequate measures have been implemented to ensure peace in the locality.

"In view of the incident that happened on 4th March, we have made adequate security arrangements. We have divided the area into zones, sectors and sub-sectors. Our motorcycles and vehicles are continuously patrolling," the DCP said.

He added that the police are also engaging with residents from both communities to ensure calm in the area.

"We have also called people of both communities and appealed to them to maintain peace and order in the area. Apart from this, we also appeal to the people not to pay attention to rumours and not to support those who create trouble," Singh said.

(With agency inputs)