New Delhi: The Association for Protection of Civil Rights has written to Delhi’s police commissioner, urging immediate intervention to prevent possible communal violence in the Uttam Nagar area of West Delhi ahead of the Eid festival.In its representation submitted on March 15, 2026, the prominent Indian non-profit organisation drew attention to a series of hate speeches, inflammatory posters, and public mobilisation in the area that appear to be openly calling for violence against members of the Muslim community in J.J. Colony and surrounding neighbourhoods.The developments follow an incident of violence between two families that took place on March 4 in JJ Colony. APCR stated in a press release that what was “initially a personal dispute is now being deliberately given a communal colour by certain groups to provoke tensions in the locality.”The Wire too has reported on how the killing of 26-year-old Tarun Kumar following an inter-family dispute on the occasion of Holi over a water balloon is being used as a communal trigger.According to the representation, several speeches circulating on social media and delivered at public gatherings contain explicit threats that Muslims will not be allowed to celebrate Eid in Uttam Nagar. Some statements even called for Holi to be forcibly played with Muslims on the day of Eid and for violence to take place before Eid prayers are offered.APCR has also noted that posters announcing that “Holi will be celebrated in Uttam Nagar on March 20,” the date of Eid this year, are being circulated. The organisation warned that such messaging, combined with provocative speeches, has created an atmosphere of fear among residents.Thousands offer Eid prayers at the Eidgah in JJ Colony every year. “Local residents are now anxious about their safety, particularly regarding the ability to gather peacefully for prayers and celebrations,” APCR noted in its press release.APCR has informed the Delhi Police through email about these developments and has also filed a formal complaint with the Cyber Cell on the circulation of hateful and inflammatory content on social media platforms.In its letter, APCR has urged the Delhi Police to identify those responsible for spreading hate speech and incitement to violence and to take strict action under the law. The organisation has also called for regular police patrolling, public warnings against attempts to disturb peace, and adequate security arrangements in and around the Eidgah and nearby mosques.The representation was submitted by APCR national secretary Mohammad Wasiq Nadim Khan, with copies marked to the assistant commissioner of police of Dabri Sub Division and the station house officer of the Uttam Nagar Police Station.