Civil society group writes to Amit Shah over ‘open threats’ of violence in Uttam Nagar
The Hindu
Civil society urges Amit Shah to direct police vigilance against open threats of communal violence in Uttam Nagar, Delhi.
A civil society group comprising eminent Muslims wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday (March 19, 2026) over "open threats" to the Muslim community in Uttam Nagar in Delhi, and urged him to pass special instructions to the police to take strict action.
The letter by Citizens for Fraternity (CFF) was signed by former Delhi lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung, ex-AMU vice chancellor Zamir Uddin Shah, former MP Shahid Siddiqui, industrialist Saeed Shervani, former customs commissioner Syed Mahmood Akhter.
"It is unfortunate that the reprehensible death of young Tarun on Holi, which we strongly condemn, has been allowed to simmer and escalate into communal trouble. Despite prompt police action and arrest of the perpetrators, there are numerous groups, individuals and organisations which have visited Uttam Nagar to disturb the peace of the area," they said in their letter to Mr. Shah.
Many have threatened that they intend to disturb Id prayers in revenge, they said, terming the threats pure incitement.
"The perpetrators must be dealt with according to law and be awarded the punishment which will act as a deterrent. This incident must not be allowed to be used by vested interests to create communal and disharmony in Delhi," the CFF letter read.
"It is our earnest request that special instructions be passed on to the police to be vigilant and take strict action against those issuing open threats. We are certain that your directions will have the necessary salutary effect," it read.
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