Those obstructing health officials to be booked under PASA: CP

TNN | Apr 7, 2020, 04:50 IST

Vadodara: If you resist health workers from doing their duty during the lockdown, you may be detained under Prevention of Anti-Social Act (PASA). City police commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut said on Monday that they have decided to act strictly against those who try to obstruct doctors and health workers from doing their job.
The move came after health officials began a massive drive to quarantine residents of Nagarwada area where a local was tested positive for Coronavirus. “If someone tries to obstruct doctors and health officials on duty or get violent, we will not just file police complaint but also detain the person under PASA,” Gahlaut said.
He has also asked all the policemen to ensure their own safety while conducting their duty on the roads. Twenty police sub-inspectors (PSI) have been trained on how to communicate with people on road and ensure their own safety while detaining vehicles. “This team of 25 PSIs is now visiting every police station and training other cops,” said Saroj Kumari, DCP (administration).
BOX: Drive to check health of on-duty cops
A drive has been initiated on Monday to examine health of policemen posted on the city roads. The police department has tied up with two hospitals who are now checking blood pressure of the cops apart from symptoms like fever and cough. Any cop found suffering from high BP or fever will be given rest.