Karnataka corporator, cured of COVID-19, flouts lockdown norms with grand celebration

The Police  on Sunday arrested Padarayanapura ward corporator and JDS member Imran Pasha for violating COVID-19 lockdown guidelines in a containment zone. The Padarayanapura ward corporator violated lockdown and social distancing while going back to his home from a hospital. He was welcomed by his followers with crackers and garlands. Pasha, who had tested positive for Covid-19 on May 29, was under treatment at Victoria hospital. 

Meanwhile, large number of people had gathered without wearing masks and not maintaining social distance, the police stopped him and questioned him about permission for the procession. They also objected to his irresponsible act in the containment zone. But Pasha allegedly refused to listen and the police finally asked him to step out of the vehicle. City Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao, who visited the spot, clamped prohibitory orders under Section 144, prohibiting gathering of more than two people under JJ Nagar police limits, till midnight on June 12. BBMP Commissioner Anil Kumar said Pasha tested negative on the repeat Covid test and was hence discharged.