FIR against Assam minister Pijush Hazarika for violating COVID-19 protocol

An First Information Report (FIR) was filed against Assam Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Pijush Hazarika for violating COVID-19 protocol. The FIR was filed by one Tarun Dutta at the Panbazaar police station on Saturday.

Dutta accused the minister of addressing a huge election meeting defying COVID-19 protocol. Dutta also accused Hazarika of not wearing a face mask and not maintain social distance.

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The common people are fined for not wearing face mask, will the police take action against the minister now, asked Dutta.

It may be mentioned that Pijush Hazarika addressed a election meeting in Baksa district on Friday. Hazarika was seen without wearing a face mask. The huge crowd also did not maintain social distance.

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