Maharashtra: FIR against resort owner, manager for hosting revellers in violation of Covid-19 rules

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An FIR was registered against the owner and manager of a holiday resort at Wada in Palghar district of Maharashtra for alleged violation of Covid-19 norms by allowing a group of people to use the facility, police said.

The accused duo on July 10 hosted a large group of revellers, comprising at least 100 people, who didn't adhere to the guidelines, Palghar Police PRO Sachin Navadkar said. He said a case was registered under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code and the Epidemic Diseases Act. Nobody has been arrested so far. The officer said a police team spotted revellers crowding the swimming pool at the resort when it reached the spot on a tip-off.

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