Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has once again appealed to the people of Odisha to sincerely follow the guidelines to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Reacting to the action taken by Police in the matter related to organization of a marriage party in Gopalpur and the subsequent arrest of five persons on charges of violation of COVID-19 guidelines, the Chief Minister tweeted “Odisha is in a crucial phase in the fight against COVID-19 and hence, it is very essential that we all obey guidelines and regulations issued by State Government to contain the spread of COVID-19. Violation of the same would lead to strong action”.
#Odisha is in a crucial phase in the fight against #COVID19 and hence, it is very essential that we all obey guidelines and regulations issued by State Government to contain the spread of #Covid19. Violation of the same would lead to strong action. #OdishaFightsCorona https://t.co/h5vF4SZR9X
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) July 4, 2020
Meanwhile, Odisha DGP Abhay has informed that five persons including the Groom and his father have been arrested. The investigation continues.
Marriage procession in violation of COVID Guidelines in Hotel Mayfair Gopalpur premises .Gopalpur PS Case 95/2020 U/S 188/269/270 IPC
R/W Sec-3 E D Act & 34 IPC registered. Five persons including groom & his father arrested. Two vehicles seized. Investigation continues .— DGP, Odisha (@DGPOdisha) July 4, 2020