CASE AGAINST BANQUET HALL OWNER, BRIDE & GROOM’S FATHERS
The case was registered under the Indian Penal Code’s Section 188 and relevant sections of the Epidemic Act
MEERUT : Amid a surge in coronavirus infection cases in Meerut and other districts of NCR, the police on Tuesday registered a case against a banquet hall owner and the fathers of both the bride and the groom for violating the Covid protocol during a wedding function here, a police officer said on Wednesday. This is the first case of such action in UP, said UP police spokesman AN Tripathi.
MEERUT : Amid a surge in coronavirus infection cases in Meerut and other districts of the National Capital Region (NCR), the police on Tuesday registered a case against a banquet hall owner and a bride’s parents for violating the Covid protocol during a wedding function here, a police officer said on Wednesday. This is the first case of such action in Uttar Pradesh, said UP police spokesman AN Tripathi.
Superintendent of police (City) AN Singh said most of the people in the marriage party burst firecrackers, which is banned in the district by the National Green Tribunal. Besides, most of them were not wearing masks, he said, adding that they did not maintain social distancing during the function.
The case was registered under the Indian Penal Code’s Section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) and relevant sections of the Epidemic Act against the owner of Baijal Bhawan, which is situated in the Civil Lines area here, at Lalkurti police station, the SP City said.
He also said that the Civil Lines police here took suo motu action in the matter.
Similar action would be taken against other banquet hall owners and family members of other brides and grooms if they violated the Covid protocol during celebrations, he said.
The state police spokesman further added that the police officers in districts have been asked to remain observant and initiate stern action over violation of the guidelines laid for public gatherings.
The Covid-19 spike in Delhi has had an impact on Meerut, which now has 1,805 active cases and 1,048 of these patients are undergoing treatment in home isolation, according to official data.
So far, 358 patients have died in Meerut due to Covid related complications since the outbreak of the pandemic in March.
SIMILAR ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN AGAINST OTHER BANQUET HALL OWNERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF OTHER BRIDES, GROOMS IF THEY VIOLATED COVID PROTOCOL DURING CELEBRATIONS