Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets family of Uttam Nagar murder victim; 7 more held

NEW DELHI: Police have arrested seven more people, including the woman who was allegedly at the centre of the incident that led to the murder of 26-year-old Tarun Butolia in Uttam Nagar on Holi. Fourteen people have been arrested till now, police said.

The accused, all relatives, were identified as Sayra alias Kali (40), Sarifan (50), Salma (36), Suhail (21), Sameer Chauhan (20), Firoj (22) and Ismile (50). According to an officer, Sayra was the woman who was accidentally splashed with a water balloon during Holi on March 4.




Investigators said Sayra called several relatives and others to the spot. Tek Chand, the victim's uncle, alleged that Sayra had used derogatory language while abusing his family. He claimed that the women were instigating relatives during the assault. The victim's brother, Tushar, alleged that they had attacked his parents.

CM Rekha Gupta met the family at Delhi Secretariat on Monday. "The grief of the family is immense and heartbreaking, and Delhi govt stands firmly with them in this difficult time," she said, adding that "ensuring justice for Tarun is our top priority".

Pointing out that steps are being taken to ensure the family’s safety, CM said, “Strict action will be taken against the perpetrators to send a clear message that crime has no place in the capital.”

Tension prevailed in Uttam Nagar, with security forces deployed.