New Delhi: Food and Civil Supplies Minister Imran Hussain was accused of violating the COVID-19 lockdown in the city on Monday by a senior police officer who was seen criticizing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader.
The AAP MLA was seen in the Sadar Bazaar area of Delhi on Monday evening- one of the coronavirus hotspots in the city- moving with a group of around 25 people and several cars.
According to the police, Station House Officer Ashok Kumar objected to the gathering led by Mr Hussain and accused him of disregarding the lockdown guidelines.
The police officer was seen scolding the minister in a video recorded by witnesses, which has gone viral on social media.
Police sources said they are considering taking action against the minister.
With 190 new coronavirus cases in Delhi on Monday, the total rose to 3,108, but no deaths were reported for the second successive day, according to the Delhi government.
So far, 54 people have died of coronavirus in the city, officials said.
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