Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Tuesday said members of the Islamic sect Tablighi Jamaat played a major role in spreading coronavirus in the state and the country, by not cooperating with the authorities and hiding their travel history.

Speaking to reporters here, Patel said unlike members of the Muslim congregation, Hindu travellers who arrived at airports in Gujarat had not thrown any tantrums and had followed authorities' instructions.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/4421-covid-19-cases-in-india-354-in-the-last-24-hours-health-ministry-291151" hreflang="en">4,421 COVID-19 cases in India, 354 in the last 24 hours: Health ministry</a>

"Even in Islamic countries, including Pakistan, we have not heard of violations of the government's instructions. Unfortunately, in India, some radicals and religious fanatics spread a rumour that it would harm their religion," the BJP leader said.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/neighbourhood-first-indias-policy-on-hydroxychloroquine-as-trump-demands-drug-for-us-291189" hreflang="en">Neighbourhood first: India's policy on HCQ as Trump demands drug for US</a>

Members of the Tablighi Jamaat played a major role in spreading coronavirus, the Deputy Chief Minister said.

"After returning to their homes in respective states from Delhi, they should have informed the authorities. This could have contained the spread," Patel said.

Majority of international travellers, who arrived in Gujarat were Hindus, he said, adding that none of them had thrown tantrums and had followed all instructions and opted for quarantine.

"If members of the Jamaat had done the same and had informed the authorities or came forward for medical check- ups, the quantum of spread would have been less. They should understand that their action mostly affected people from the minority community only," he said.

Of the 126 persons from Gujarat, who had attended the event in Nizamuddin last month, 12 from Ahmedabad tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Tuesday said members of the Islamic sect Tablighi Jamaat played a major role in spreading coronavirus in the state and the country, by not cooperating with the authorities and hiding their travel history.

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Tuesday said members of the Islamic sect Tablighi Jamaat played a major role in spreading coronavirus in the state and the country, by not cooperating with the authorities and hiding their travel history. Speaking to reporters here, Patel said unlike members of the Muslim congregation, Hindu travellers who arrived at airports in Gujarat had not thrown any tantrums and had followed authorities' instructions. Also read: 4,421 COVID-19 cases in India, 354 in the last 24 hours: Health ministry "Even in Islamic countries, including Pakistan, we have not heard of violations of the government's instructions. Unfortunately, in India, some radicals and religious fanatics spread a rumour that it would harm their religion," the BJP leader said. Also read: Neighbourhood first: India's policy on HCQ as Trump demands drug for US Members of the Tablighi Jamaat played a major role in spreading coronavirus, the Deputy Chief Minister said. "After returning to their homes in respective states from Delhi, they should have informed the authorities. This could have contained the spread," Patel said. Majority of international travellers, who arrived in Gujarat were Hindus, he said, adding that none of them had thrown tantrums and had followed all instructions and opted for quarantine. "If members of the Jamaat had done the same and had informed the authorities or came forward for medical check- ups, the quantum of spread would have been less. They should understand that their action mostly affected people from the minority community only," he said. Of the 126 persons from Gujarat, who had attended the event in Nizamuddin last month, 12 from Ahmedabad tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

Tablighi Jamaat played major role in COVID-19 spread: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister

Assam Police on Monday issued last and final call for those who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Delhi’s Markaz on Monday.

In a notice issued by Assam Police, it stated, “This is the final appeal to those people, who have come to Assam after being present at the Nizamuddin Markaz or have been to a state or country affected by COVID-19, recently. All such individuals are requested to present themselves at the nearest hospital or primary health centre by 6am tomorrow, i.e. April 7, 2020. They may also call on Helpline no. 104 for informing the authorities of their presence and condition.”

The Assam Police’s notice said that if those persons who attended the Markaz congregation and fails to report by Tuesday morning, they will invite strict legal action against them.

“If such persons deliberately fail to present themselves by the given deadline, 6am on April 7, 2020 or inform the authorities, strict legal action will be taken against the concerned individuals, their shelters or those having knowledge of such travel history have hidden it, under relevant provisions of IPC and Disaster Management Act 2005,” adds the notice. 
This apart, Assam Police also thanked those socially responsible citizens who have come forward and presented themselves or shared information or appealed to their fellow citizens to come forward and declare themselves.

Assam Police on Monday issued last and final call for those who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Delhi’s Markaz on Monday. In a notice issued by Assam Police, it stated, “This is the final appeal to those people, who have come to Assam after being present at the Nizamuddin Markaz or have been to a state or country affected by COVID-19, recently.

Assam Police on Monday issued last and final call for those who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Delhi’s Markaz on Monday. In a notice issued by Assam Police, it stated, “This is the final appeal to those people, who have come to Assam after being present at the Nizamuddin Markaz or have been to a state or country affected by COVID-19, recently. All such individuals are requested to present themselves at the nearest hospital or primary health centre by 6am tomorrow, i.e. April 7, 2020. They may also call on Helpline no. 104 for informing the authorities of their presence and condition.” The Assam Police’s notice said that if those persons who attended the Markaz congregation and fails to report by Tuesday morning, they will invite strict legal action against them. “If such persons deliberately fail to present themselves by the given deadline, 6am on April 7, 2020 or inform the authorities, strict legal action will be taken against the concerned individuals, their shelters or those having knowledge of such travel history have hidden it, under relevant provisions of IPC and Disaster Management Act 2005,” adds the notice. This apart, Assam Police also thanked those socially responsible citizens who have come forward and presented themselves or shared information or appealed to their fellow citizens to come forward and declare themselves.

Assam Police threaten legal action against Markaz attendees

markaz-attendees

Markaz Attendees, News on Markaz Attendees, stories on Markaz Attendees, articles on Markaz Attendees, Markaz Attendees stories at Wion, Markaz Attendees news, Markaz Attendees latest news

markaz attendees

Tablighi Jamaat played major role in COVID-19 spread: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister

Assam Police threaten legal action against Markaz attendees