Delhi: FIR against Ramlila committee for violating Covid-19 norms

“Our team was deployed at Red Fort to see security arrangements and check for DDMA guidelines. During the time of checking, our staff found that a few guests weren’t following social distancing and weren’t wearing masks. A challan was issued and organisers were told to control the situation,” said the officer

The matter was reported at Kotwali police station and police said they will tighten security arrangements at Ramlila to avoid such cases and may take further legal action.

Sagar Singh Kalsi, DCP (North), said the police issued a challan and spoke to organisers who promised to comply with the DDMA guidelines and follow Covid-19 norms.

A member of the Luv Kush Ramlila Committee said, “The police told us that many guests weren’t wearing masks. The Ramlila will go on till October 16 and we don’t want public to risk their health. Our volunteers check everyone for masks. We will continue doing that. Some people can violate these norms. We have already placed seats at a distance and will co-operate with the police.”