Covid-19 norms have gone for a toss in Karanataka for a merehorse cremation as hundreds gathered to observe the ceremony. Reportedly, thedivine horse belonged to a local religious organization in Belagavi, a districtof Karnataka.
However, violation of lockdown norms forced the officialsto take stern action against the flouters and the whole area was temporarilysealed off. Moreover, the district health officials conducted tests to checkthe latest cases.
The video of the incident was shared by an eminent newsagency ANI which showed that people were walking rubbing shoulders and evenwithout wearing a face mask to participate in the funeral of the horse in theMaradimath area of Belagavi.
The Karnataka Police has also booked a case in relationto the incident.
It may be noted here that the divine horse belonging to a local religious organization in Mastmaradi village died on Monday morning whichwas followed by a massive funeral procession.
Going by the media reports, the police have cordoned offthe area for the next 14 days and an FIR has been lodged against the violators. The movement of the public within the areas has also been restricted and RT-PCRtests will be conducted.
Presently, the southern state Karnataka is under lockdowntill June 7 to break the chain of Covid- 19 transmission.