Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has targeted the Centre over the recent communal tensions in Uttam Nagar, urging residents to remain calm.
Gandhi condoled the death of a 26-year-old man in clashes between two communities and alleged that the BJP and its ecosystem desire bloodshed.
He accused the ruling party of using communal tensions as a distraction from key issues like the country's defense, energy security, and food security.
The Delhi Police has ramped up security in Uttam Nagar ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, with multilayered deployments, 100 picket points, and increased barricading.
Communal tensions have persisted in Uttam Nagar for two weeks after the killing of 26-year-old Tarun Kumar in clashes during Holi celebrations.
