UP: People Defy Lockdown After Rumours of Lord Shiva Drinking Milk Spread In Pratapgarh; 13 Arrested

Pratapgarh has already made headlines after six new corona positive patients were diagnosed in the district last week.

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New Delhi: An unusual rumour that Lord Shiva was 'drinking milk' at a temple in Pratapgarh's Shamsherganj locality has led to the arrest of 13 people who were found violating the lockdown. One of the residents in the locality was found spreading rumour that idol of Lord Shiva at a temple near his house has started drinking milk As the rumour gained ground, devotees started reaching the temple to witness the miracle which made it difficult for the police to control the crowd. So far, the police have identified 13 persons who allegedly violated the lockdown orders and were booked under section 188 of the IPC. Police were trying to identify others who had rushed to offer milk to the deity at the temple. Also Watch: Pakistani Doctors Break Into Dance In Covid-19 Ward, Gautam Gambhir Shares Video Meanwhile, the police have requested locals to stay away from such rumours and strictly adhere to the lockdown measures failing which they will be arrested. Pratapgarh has already made headlines after six new corona positive patients were diagnosed in the district last week.  The total number of positive cases in India has touched 9,152 and the death toll surpassing the 300-mark. Of the total cases in the country, 482 cases have been reported from Uttar Pradesh so far. The state government has sealed the hotspots in various districts in the state to stem the virus from spreading. So far, all coronavirus hotspots in 15 districts in UP will be completely sealed till April 15. These include Agra, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Kanpur, Varanasi, Shamli, Meerut, Bareilly and Bulandshahr,  which have reported a maximum number of COVID-19 cases.