MP: Ratlam couple ties knot wearing PPE kit after groom tests COVID positive

Amid the distressing visuals of the COVID-19 cases from hospitals across the country, a rare occasion in Madhya Pradesh offered a moment to rejoice.

A couple tied knot in Ratlam on Monday. The thing that made the marriage unique was the couple's outfit. Instead of traditional clothes, the couple wore a PPE kit as the groom had tested positive for COVID-19. The wedding took place on request & guidance of senior officials.

"The groom tested positive on April 19. We came here to stop the wedding but on request & guidance of senior officials the wedding was solemnized. The couple was made to wear PPE kits so the infection doesn't spread", said Navin Garg, Tehsildar, Ratlam.

A total of 12,686 new positive cases were reported in Madhya Pradesh taking the tally of cases to 5,11,990. Prior to this on April 24, 672 less cases were reported than April 23, on April 22, 760 less cases were reported than April 21. April 20 too, fewer cases were reported than April 19.


 

The groom tested positive on April 19. We came here to stop the wedding but on request & guidance of senior officials the wedding was solemnized. The couple was made to wear PPE kits so the infection doesn't spread: Navin Garg, Tehsildar, Ratlam.#MadhyaPradeshpic.twitter.com/Yr49n1xnKU

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