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ACP distributes slippers to migrant workers in Jaipur

ACP Pushpinder Singh distributed slippers and food items to migrant workers heading to their native place amid lockdown. They have arranged tests and treatment for labourers facing health issues while travelling.

slippers provided to migrant workers
slippers provided to migrant workers

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Published : May 18, 2020, 11:54 PM IST

Updated : May 20, 2020, 3:32 PM IST

Jaipur: Peeved over the sight of migrant workers walking barefoot in the scorching heat, Jaipur Commissionerate ACP distributed slippers and essential items to the people who were heading home amid the ongoing lockdown.

Slippers provided to migrant workers

ACP Pushpinder Singh bought slippers and gave them to some labourers who are suffering from scorching heat and feet and leg pain.

slippers provided to migrant workers

Along with slippers, water, clothes and biscuits were distributed to the migrant labourers.

Speaking to ETV Bharat, Adarsh Nagar ACP Singh said: "The workers are walking miles without slippers and food. Seeing the situation, we are helping the migrant workers. They are being provided with shoes, slippers, water, biscuits, clothes and other items."

"The workers are provided with transportation facility to travel to the borders of the state they belong to. Most of the labourers are moving towards Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal, "he added.

Tests are being conducted for labourers facing health issues, ACP said.

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Last Updated : May 20, 2020, 3:32 PM IST

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