Delhi: tension after man's death in fight; RAF deployed as locals allege communal angle, cops deny

Tension prevailed in a Delhi locality after a person died and another was injured in a violent fight between two groups. The clash took place in Ranjit Nagar on 12 October 2022, and one of those involved died on 15 October.

The death has led to protests by some residents alleging a communal angle in the crime. Rapid Action Force was deployed in the area on 16 October to prevent the law and order situation from deteriorating.

Police reportedly said that the fight occurred when Nitesh, Alok, and Monty stopped 3 people named Ufiza, Abbas, and Adnan, who were travelling on a motorcycle. Nitesh, Alok, and Monty allegedly assaulted one of the persons on the bike and he fell on the ground.

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The other two also lost their balance on the bike, and fell. This led to a violent altercation, and police reportedly said that Nitesh, Alok, and Monty were overpowered and beaten up.

Nitesh died on 15 October, and three accused are absconding. Police denied a communal angle in the incident.