India, March 20 -- Security was ramped up in Uttam Nagar and other areas of Delhi ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, following a High Court directive to ensure adequate arrangements in sensitive areas.

Tensions have been simmering in Uttam Nagar following the death of a 26-year-old man in clashes between two communities on March 4 during Holi celebrations.

Owing to this, the Delhi HC had on Thursday issued a notice to the Delhi Police in the matter and sought a response. In view of the tensions, the Delhi Police has stepped up security across Uttam Nagar as well as the adjoining Dwarka district.

Security arrangements have been tightened around the Uttam Nagar East metro station, with a senior police officer saying "detailed deployment plans" have b...