Coronavirus: Yogi Adityanath Orders Tough Law To Curb Attacks On Police, Health Workers

Health and sanitation workers were attacked by a mob in UP's Moradabad yesterday

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today directed strict action under the National Security Act or NSA and the Disaster Management Act against those attacking policemen, health and sanitation workers in the state.

The directives were issued during a review meeting on the situation arising out of the coronavirus outbreak in the state, an official spokesperson told news agency Press Trust of India in Lucknow.

The Chief Minister also directed that the cost of damage to property be realised from those indulging in such activities and attacking the staff on duty.

According to news agency PTI, Yogi Adityanath said "If the accused persons fail to pay the cost of the damage incurred, their properties should be seized," adding that "Police should accompany Health department teams when they visit different areas."

The Chief Minister's directives came a day after health and sanitation workers were attacked in UP's Moradabad.

The stringent National Security Act (NSA) allows preventive detention for up to 12 months without a charge if the authorities are satisfied that the person is a threat to national security or law and order.

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