Jaffrabad, Delhi
Jaffrabad
zafarabad | |
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| Coordinates: 28°40′58″N 77°16′16″E / 28.6827°N 77.27119°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Delhi |
| District | North East |
| Established | 1653 |
| Founded by | Zafar Ali (Mughal military commander) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 57,460 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | |
| • Additional official | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Jaffrabad (Sometimes Pronounced as "Zaffrabad") is a census town in North East district in the Indian state of Delhi. The area is predominantly inhabited by the Muslims of Delhi. It is situated near the Yamuna River, sometimes being prone to flooding but mostly safe. Jaffrabad was one of the Key locations during the 2020 Delhi riots(Waged by the Hindutva BJP Candidate Kapil Mishra's Speeches) against the protestors of Citizenship Amendment Act affecting thousands in the nearby areas.