GREATER NOIDA: Fearing for their lives, many Muslims families have planned to leave Bisada village. The family of Iqlakh (58), who was lynched by mob late on Monday night have also planned to leave their home. The district administration and some locals however are trying to restore peace among the Muslim families.

"We are feeling unsafe. Even though police have cordoned our home but what happen when police will leave the place. We are fearing further attack and have planned to leave the village for safer location," said Asgari, the deceased’s mother.

"My elder grandson is posted out of station. My son has been killed. My younger grandson is battling for his life. I , my grand daughter and daughter-in-law are living in the home. We are not in a position to take any risk. We are in touch with our relatives and have decided to leave for a safer location," she said.

Kalwa, the deceased’s brother-in-law said that the relatives have also advised family to leave the place. "It is an unsafe place for the family," he said.

The deceased’s family had been living in the village for the last 70 years. The deceased was born in the village and had a good name in the society. The family didn't expect any such attack.

Apart from the deceased’s family, other Muslim families are also feeling unsafe and planning to move to safer locations.

“Initially, we thought that our families would be safe if the police are here. But after what happened earlier, we can no longer believe that. Many families have already left. Today morning, we decided to leave the village,” said Illiyas, another villager.

“The village has been our home since birth. But we can’t live in fear. Nobody wants to come to our homes and businesses are suffering. In the coming days, there is less chance of restoring peace,” he added.

Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate NP Singh said that the administration is providing full-proof security to the family. "We have been talking to the Muslim families to not to leave the place as it is not a solution. Six accused have been arrested and a manhunt is on to nab four other criminals too. We have formed peace committees to restore harmony in the area," Singh added.

"Iqlakh was like our family member. He always extended his hand for help for the village cause. His death is a personal loss to the family. Protection of his siblings is our responsbility. We are conviencing the family to not to leave village," said Om Prakash, a 70 year old resident of Bisada village.