Omicron scare: Night curfew imposed in Chhattisgarh s Raipur - Check what s allowed, what s not - Till Tuesday, Raipur district had recorded 1,59,146, COVID-19 cases, which include 847 were active infections, 1,55,157 recoveries, 3,142 casualties.
Video: Man Going To Buy Medicine Thrashed In Chhattisgarh By Cops Video: Man Going To Buy Medicine Thrashed In Chhattisgarh By Cops The police said a First Information Report has been filed against the man for speeding and not stopping his two-wheeler despite being told to do so
A district collector is seen slapping a man in Chhattisgarh s Surajpur
Raipur:
A man who was going to buy medicines was slapped by a district official and thrashed by policemen amid the COVID-19 lockdown in Chhattisgarh s Surajpur. Visuals of the incident were shared widely on social media.
The police later said a case has been filed against the man, Sahil Gupta, for speeding.
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure sufficient availability of COVID-19 vaccines in the state, a government official here said.
Modi held a telephonic conversation with the CM on Sunday to discuss the COVID-19 situation in Chhattisgarh, during which Baghel informed him that the positivity rate of the viral infection has been steadily declining in the state, the public relations department official said.
Drawing the attention of the prime minister towards the shortage of vaccine in the state, Baghel requested him to ensure its sufficient availability, he said.