Subdued Holi in riots-hit northeast Delhi

It was a subdued Holi in the riots-hit northeast Delhi as relatively less number of people hit the streets to celebrate the festival of colours with the police maintaining a tight vigil.

Some residents visited relatives and exchanged greetings and sweets, while a few others celebrated the festival in their respective localities.

Ankit Tyagi (27), a resident of the riots-hit Shiv Vihar, said,"Last night we celebrated 'Holika Dahan'. In the morning, we celebrated Holi with colours. People here are again trying to normalise their life after the riots. The situation in the area is normal after the deployment of the force."
Vivek Sharma (39), a resident of Khajuri Khas, said, "Those who did the violence had done there part and left the place the same day. Local residents are suffering and the situation in the area is normal as of now. Shops are opening normally in the area."