India, March 9 -- Four days after a Holi clash left a 26-year-old man dead in southwest Delhi's Uttam Nagar, shops in the area remain shuttered, markets deserted, while residents struggle to go about their routines, just days before Eid. Meanwhile, seven people have been arrested so far in this matter.

The usual bustle of the Ramzan month in the densely populated neighbourhood has now been replaced with a heavy police and paramilitary deployment, barricading and restrictions on movement keeping customers away.

Residents said the atmosphere in the area resembles a lockdown-like situation, with people hesitant to step out and business activity coming to a near standstill.

"Everything in the entire area is shut, shops and markets are clos...