Sagar (Madhya Pradesh): The norms of social distancing and precautions of wearing a mask were flouted in Banda, Sagar district on May 12 as a large crowd gathered to welcome a Jain Monk.

As Jain Monk Pramansagar reached Banda, Sagar district along with 20 of his followers, a large number of people took to the streets to welcome him on Tuesday. The police administration has issued orders to investigate and take actions according to Praveen Bhuria, ASP Sagar.

Madhya Pradesh: A crowd gathered to welcome Jain monk Pramansagar in Banda, Sagar district yesterday. Praveen Bhuria, ASP Sagar says, “Directions given to investigate & take action against organizers if social distancing norms & section-144 were violated”. pic.twitter.com/eWNgk4qf4o

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“Directions have been given to investigate and take action against organizers if social distancing norms and Section-144 were violated,” Bhuria said. (ANI)