Take action against politicians violating lockdown: Haryana govt to police

Action will be taken against any political leader, whether from the ruling party or the opposition if found violating the lockdown, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Thursday asked the police to act against political leaders violating the lockdown  to contain the coronavirus outbreak, PTI reported.

Referring to recent visits to grain markets by opposition leaders, who have alleged mismanagement in the wheat procurement, Vij said it came to the fore that crowds build up due to their visits and social distancing is not being maintained. Vij, however, said he does not want to point out any particular leader.

Action will be taken against any political leader, whether from the ruling party or the opposition if found violating the lockdown, he