Chamba patient, who infected 4 others, booked for attempt to murder

DHARAMSHALA: Police on Tuesday booked a Covid patient in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh for infecting four others, including his two-yearold daughter, with the virus because of his negligence. He has been booked under Section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code, director-general of police SR Mardi said. The man works as a driver and had returned home from Baddi town after which he tested positive for Covid-19 on May 6. He also jumped home quarantine and met three of his friends over drinks. His friends were also tested positive for the virus on May 10.