Odisha Police have arrested five persons, including groom for gross negligence and violation of Covid-19 guidelines during his marriage procession in Berhampur on July 2. The police said, 'A case has been registered for violation of Covid-19 guidelines for organising a marriage procession with more than 50 guests in the premises of a hotel. They disregarded the compulsory use of mask and flouted social distancing norms. The case has been registered at Gopalpur Police Station under the Epidemic Disease Act and the Indian Penal Code. Two vehicles used in the procession have also been seized. the arrested persons will be produced in the court. The District Collector has sealed the hotel for violating the Covid-19 norms. Following the incident, the Chief Minister's office tweeted, 'Odisha is in a crucial phase in the fight against Covid-19, hence, it is very essential that we all obey guidelines and regulations issued by state government to contain the spread of Covid-19. Violation of the same would lead to strong action.'