Jalandhar groom violates Covid norms, held from reception party

Jalandhar, April 4

A 29-year-old groom (Vishnu Kant Kamboj) was arrested by the Jalandhar police from his reception party on Saturday night for breaking the Covid-19 protocol.

Around 200 guests were present in the reception, which was being hosted in a park. After seeing the police, guests fled from the spot.

An FIR under Section 188 of the IPC was registered.

ASI Sukhwinder Singh said, “During the curfew, a reception party with around 200 guests was being organised at a park. The party was being held in direct violation of the DC’s orders. As per Covid protocol not more than 20 people can gather.” — TNS