High alert in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, tight vigil for Navratri

NEW DELHI: (Mar 23) Security remains heightened in southwest Delhi's Uttam Nagar, with markets witnessing low footfall and police maintaining a high alert to ensure law and order for the Navratri festival, an official said on Monday.

The police had detained more than 100 people as a preventive measure during Eid to avoid any untoward incident. All of them were later released after verification, he said.

"The security will be deployed in JJ Colony area during the Navratri festival. This is a completely precautionary step to maintain peace during the festival," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Kushal Pal Singh said.