Dozens arrested for breaking Covid rules in Ludhiana

Over 50 people were arrested in Sarabha Nagar for partying at a restaurant violating government guidelines in place to slow the spread of coronavirus infections.

Ludhiana (Punjab): As many as 54 people were arrested for violating COVID-19 guidelines in Ludhiana, Sameer Verma, Additional Deputy Commissioner of police said on Saturday.

According to the police, on Friday, a pool party was organised at a restaurant in Sarabha Nagar amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Yesterday we got the information about a restaurant owner organizing a pool party in Sarabha Nagar police station limits with 50 to 55 people. On getting information, we conducted a raid on the site where people were seen flouting COVID-19 norms. We have registered an FIR under section 188, 269, and 61 of IPC, " Verma said.

"Five bottles of whiskey and five cartons of beer have been seized," he added.

Punjab reported 1,515 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday taking the total number of cases to 61,527 in the state. According to the state government, 69 deaths were reported today and the death toll has gone up to 1,808.

A total of 1306 patients were discharged on Saturday.

ANI report