New Delhi, March 21 -- Security was heightened on Saturday near Uttam Nagar East Metro station after the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Police to make adequate arrangements in the area over apprehensions of violence during Eid-ul-Fitr.

The High Court also issued a notice to the Delhi Police and sought its response. It directed that security arrangements be maintained until the festival of Ram Navami. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on April 6.

Earlier on Friday, the Delhi Police strengthened the security measures in and around Jama Masjid in view of Eid-ul-Fitr. The market around Jama Masjid is in full fervour as people shop for clothes and food items.

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