Cabinet approved ordinance to punish those who attack health workers: Govt

Apr 22, 2020

New Delhi, Apr 22 (ANI): Central Government on Wednesday brought an ordinance to end violence against health workers amid the coronavirus crisis. While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar said health workers who are trying to save the country from this epidemic are unfortunately facing attacks, and no such incident of violence or harassment, against them will be tolerated. “An ordinance has been brought in and it'll be implemented after President's sanction. Amendment to be made to Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 and Ordinance will be implemented. Such crime will now be cognizable & non-bailable. Investigation will be done within 30 days. Accused can be sentenced from 3 months-5 yrs and penalised from Rs 50,000 up to Rs 2 Lakh,” he added.