Water balloon, mob attack, murder: How Delhi's Uttam Nagar tragic Holi incident unfolded

2026-03-07 - 08:22

A minor Holi water balloon incident in Uttam Nagar escalated into a fatal mob attack, resulting in the death of 26-year-old Tarun Butolia. The dispute between neighbours from different communities led to a brutal assault, leaving the locality tense and prompting increased security measures and arrests.