VASCO: The locals from Shantinagar, New Vaddem and other areas were seen gathering outside in groups without adhering to the COVID-19 related lockdown. Also most of them not maintaining a social distance and not covering their faces with the masks.
In a surprising manner, a large number of people from New Vaddem, Shantinagar area and housing colony were roaming around without wearing face covers, not opting for sanitisation of hands with the sanitizers etc. Many were also seen gathering in large numbers without giving a thought to the social distancing norm which is of utmost importance to stop the COVID-19 pandemic from spreading.
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When asked one local, Tushar Volvoikar said, ”I stay in a housing colony at New Vaddem and has been observing that people are least bothered about following the norms to stop this pandemic from spreading.”
He further said that people must not take COVID-19 casually and should not forget that it is a must to maintain social distance, wearing face cover, sanitising hands frequently and staying at home.
A girl Tripti from Shantinagar area informed that she has observed that groups of youth sit in open without following any guidelines and on top of it, they also get indulge in scratching parked vehicles and teasing passersby during afternoon, evening and night time. “I feel strict action needs to be taken against such persons who don’t follow rules and try to create nuisance.”
Later, when contacted, Vasco Police Inspector Paresh Naik said that for the last several days police are strictly undertaking patrolling, checking on the people. Several people have been booked for violation of lockdown, not wearing masks etc.
PI Naik also assured that he will immediately send police at these spots to check for such violations and will initiate strict actions against those who are not following the lockdown related guidelines.
