Coronavirus Outbreak: Bollywood Singer Kanika Kapoor, who tested positive, booked for negligence
Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, has been booked for negligence and disobedience to the order issued by a public servant, an official said. As per the report, she had attended several gatherings after her return from London and tested positive for coronavirus.
In the meanwhile, an FIR has been registered against Kanika Kapoor at Sarojini Nagar police station, Police Commissioner Surjit Pandey said. She has been booked under Sections 269 (negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life), 270 (malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life), 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) at Sarojini Nagar police station. The FIR was lodged on the complaint made by the Lucknow chief medical officer.
Earlier on Saturday, Kanika Kapoor took to Instagram and wrote: "Hello everyone, For the past 4 days I have had signs of flu, I got myself tested and it came positive for Covid-19. My family and I are in complete quarantine now and following medical advice on how to move forward."
"The contact mapping of people I have been in touch with is underway as well. I was scanned at the airport as per normal procedure 10days ago when I came back home, the symptoms have developed only 4 days ago. At this stage, I would like to urge you all to practice self-isolation and get tested if you have the signs," she added.
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Furthermore, she said that "I am feeling ok, like normal flu and a mild fever, however, we need to be sensible citizens at this time and think of all around us. We can get through this without panic only if we listen to the experts and our local, state and central government directives. Wishing everyone good health. Jai Hind!"
-PTC News
