Following a fatal clash during Holi celebrations in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, police are urging citizens to remain calm and avoid spreading misinformation online to prevent further escalation.
Police on Tuesday appealed to citizens to maintain peace and harmony in view of a recent incident in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, where a 26-year-old man was killed during Holi celebrations on March 4.
"Do not trust or forward rumours and unverified information circulating on social media," DCP (Dwarka) Kushal Pal Singh said in a post on X.
"Please follow only official updates. Spreading misinformation or posting inflammatory content is punishable, and strict action will be taken (against the violators)," he added.
The case dates back to March 4, when a 26-year-old man named Tarun was killed in a clash that broke out between his family and neighbours in the JJ Colony.
According to police, the violence started after water from a balloon thrown by a girl from Tarun's family splashed on a woman from the neighbour's family during Holi celebrations.
Police have made several arrests, including apprehending two minors, in connection with the incident that triggered tension in the area, where an angry mob damaged vehicles and set some on fire.
On Sunday, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a demolition drive and razed "illegal portions" of a house linked to one of the accused.
The civic body officials said the action was part of a drive to "remove encroachments" built on drains.