Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Uttam Nagar Crowd Gathers After Witness Alleges Assault
A crowd went to a police station in Uttam Nagar after a man said he was attacked.
The man is the uncle of Tarun Butolia, who was killed during a Holi clash.
He said two people attacked him and told him not to speak in the case.
He also said he was hurt and received a medical examination.
Police received a late-night emergency call about the alleged assault.
Police later said the claim was based on rumours and that the area was calm.
More officers were sent to the area to prevent trouble.
Authorities said they were still looking into what happened.
A crowd gathered outside Uttam Nagar police station after Tarun Butolia’s uncle alleged he was assaulted.
The uncle claimed two people warned him not to testify or pursue the murder case.
He said he suffered injuries and was taken for a medical examination.
Delhi Police called the assault claim a rumour and said the area was normal after verification.
Extra police were deployed as a precaution while further inquiry continued.
- Who
- Tarun Butolia’s uncle, who says he witnessed the murder case, alleged that he was assaulted; Delhi Police assessed the situation.
- What
- A crowd gathered at Uttam Nagar police station after the alleged assault and warning against testifying.
- When
- The police call was received late Monday night, and the police response was reported Tuesday, September 29.
- Where
- Outside Uttam Nagar police station in west Delhi’s Uttam Nagar; the earlier killing occurred in Hastal.
- Why
- The witness said he was attacked to stop him from testifying or pursuing the murder case, while police said rumours prompted the crowd.
Witness and Family’s Account
Police Account
Whether an assault occurred
Witness and Family’s Account
The uncle alleged that Golu, a relative of an accused, and another person assaulted him, injured him and warned him not to testify.
Police Account
Delhi Police termed the alleged assault a rumour and said verification found the situation normal.
Reason for the crowd
Witness and Family’s Account
People familiar with the matter linked the gathering to the uncle’s allegation and concerns about the murder case.
Police Account
The police said rumours circulating in the area caused the crowd to gather.
Status of the allegation
Witness and Family’s Account
The uncle said he underwent a medical examination after the alleged attack.
Police Account
Police said further inquiry was underway and advised people not to believe or circulate unverified information.
- Incident
- A crowd gathered outside Uttam Nagar police station after an alleged assault claim.
- Alleged victim
- Tarun Butolia’s uncle, described as a key witness in the case.
- Police position
- Delhi Police called the assault claim a rumour and said the area was normal.
- Precaution
- Additional police personnel were deployed in the area.
- Underlying case
- Tarun Butolia, 26, was allegedly beaten to death during a Holi clash on March 4.
- Chargesheet
- More than 18 people, including two minors, were named in the murder chargesheet.
- Current status
- Further inquiry into the reported assault was underway.