Hindus, Muslims Celebrate Eid Together In Delhi’s Violence-Hit Jahangirpuri

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"Last month was quite tough for the people of Jahangirpuri. Today, on the occasion of Eid, we gathered at Kushal Chowk. We exchanged sweets and hugged each other and sent a message of harmony and peace. This shows people inꦯ Jahangirpuri live in harmony and respect each other’s religions," a representative from the Muslim community Tabrez Khan said.

Khan expressed hope that full normalcy will return in the area soon. "The situation is improving. Normalcy has returned to a ꦍlarge extent and we are expecting complete normalcy in the coming days," he said.

Police said they have ensured adequate security arrangements on the occasion of Ei🌌d. Usha Rangnani, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) said, "We have adequate security and law arrangements put in place across the district. Aman Committee meetings have been conducted as always to maintain peace and tranquillity in all the areas."

Meanwhile, shops in and around Kushal Chowk--except for the main lane in Block C where a mosque is located--- have reop♍ened. Hawkers and custo💖mers have also returned for business.

Indramani Tiwari, the president of the Residents' Welfare Association, who represented the Hindu community, said Eidꦇ is being celebrated in a peaceful manner.

🅷"We are celebrating Eid together and expecting this harmony to remain among the people. There is peace in the area and we expec🧔t complete normalcy soon," Tiwari said.

Clashes broke out between the two communities⛄ during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri, in which eight police personnel and a local resident were injured.

A week after the violence, Hindus and Muslims had together taken out a 'Tiranga Yatra' in 🍨Jahangirpuri's C block - the🌟 epicentre of the April 16 clashes - giving a message of peace and harmony.