Social distancing | 7 Jul, 2020

As Assam is witnessing a horrific spike in COVID-19 cases, there has been gross violation of social distancing norms
Social distancing | 7 Jul, 2020

As Assam is witnessing a horrific spike in COVID-19 cases, there has been gross violation of social distancing norms recently. As per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs amid the lockdown enforced due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, a maximum of 20 people can only participate in the funeral or last rites of a deceased. However, the guidelines were completely violated in Assam's Nagaon district at the funeral of religious leader Moulana Khairul Islam Mufti on Thursday. His funeral was held at Juria Dagaon playground.

Meanwhile, disobeying social distancing norms and the guidelines laid to prevent the spread of COVID-19, people flocked for the funeral. As per a local news website, many people were not even wearing masks. High-profile public leaders were also present to pay their tributes. Instances like this raise the possibility to further deterioration of the situation. Authorities need to address the situation and adapt strict measures.

Kumar Roshan Dusad,

Mangaldai. 

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