Holi celebrations in violence-hit North-East Delhi amid heavy security

New Delhi: In an effort to prevent any untoward incident, security was heightened in several areas of northeast Delhi, including Maujpur and Yamuna Vihar, on Tuesday on the occasion of Holi.

Paramilitary forces and police were deployed at sensitive spots in the area. 53 people were killed and over 200 sustained injuries in the northeast Delhi violence last month.

Delhi: Visuals from Gokulpuri area in #NorthEastDelhi on the occasion of #Holi. pic.twitter.com/vjY9KbLv9p

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2020

Holi celebrations in riot-hit Maujpur

People residing in violence-hit Maujpur celebrated Holi with joy on Tuesday. The tension of the previous days seemed to have given way to the festivities on Holi.

“This year I am selling much more sweets than the last year. From yesterday onwards people are turning up in large number at my shop. The sales have gone up by about 35 per cent,” said Gaurav, a shoopkeeper.

Children and elders were seen buying colours from the roadside shops while wearing a smile on the faces.

Delhi: Visuals from Maujpur area in #NorthEastDelhi on the occasion of #Holi. pic.twitter.com/YRTQFvY7XJ

— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2020

Maujpur was one of the localities in north-east Delhi that faced communal violence in the last week of February.

In order to prevent any sort of untoward incident, Aman Committees and Nagrik Suraksha Committees have been formed in the communally sensitive areas. (ANI)