Uttar Pradesh Police has filed an FIR against some unidentified people for violating Covid-19 protocols during the funeral procession of religious leader Hazrat Abdul Mohammad Salimul Qadri in state’s Budaun district. The case was registered under Sections 188, 269 and 270 of the IPC. A video of the procession, which has now gone viral on social media, showed several people without face masks and flouting social distancing norms.
Kadri had died on Sunday at 3am and thousands of people had gathered to take part in his funeral. A team has also been formed to evaluate the video and take strict action against violators.
As per information received, there was no barricading in place by local district administration despite knowing about the demise of the leader and chances of people participating in the funeral procession in large numbers.
Meanwhile, SSP Badaun, Sankalp Sharma said, “A case has been reported from Badaun district where people gathered in huge numbers for the funeral procession of a religious leader. An FIR has been registered under Sections 144, 188 and other relevant sections at Kotwali police station. A team has been constituted under Additional SP to take action against all those found guilty.”
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